Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: 5A-31
Troubleshooting
Time Lag Test
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This test is to check conditions of clutch, brake and fluid pressure. “Time lag” means time elapsed since select lever is
shifted with engine idling till shock is felt.
1) With chocks placed before and behind front and rear wheels respectively, depress brake pedal.
2) Start engine.
3) With stop watch ready, shift select lever from “N” to “D” range and measure time from that moment till shock is felt.
4) Similarly measure time lag by shifting select lever from “N” to “R” range.
Gear shifting time lag
“N” → “D”: Less than 0.7 sec.
“N” → “R”: Less than 1.2 sec.
NOTE
• When repeating this test, be sure to wait at least one minute after select lever is shifted back to “N”
range.
• Engine should be warmed up fully for this test.
• Repeat test 3 times and take average of those data for final time lag data.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Lower than standard level
in both “D” and “R” range
Engine output torque failure Inspect and repair engine.
Faulty one-way clutch of torque
converter
Replace torque converter.
Higher than standard
level in “D” range
Malfunction of pressure control solenoid
valve (Low line pressure)
Inspect. If NG, replace valve body assembly.
Faulty valve body component Replace valve body assembly.
Slippery forward clutch Inspect. If NG, replace.
Faulty one-way No.2 clutch Inspect. If NG, replace.
Leakage from “D” range fluid pressure
circuit
Replace valve body assembly.
Higher than standard
level in “R” range
Malfunction of pressure control solenoid
valve (Low line pressure)
Inspect. If NG, replace valve body assembly.
Faulty valve body component Replace valve body assembly.
Slippery reverse clutch Inspect. If NG, replace.
Slippery 1st and reverse brake Inspect. If NG, replace.
Leakage from “R” range fluid pressure
circuit
Replace valve body assembly.
Higher than standard
level in both “D” and “R”
range
Malfunction of pressure control solenoid
valve (Low line pressure)
Inspect. If NG, replace valve body assembly.
Faulty valve body component Replace valve body assembly.
Clogged oil strainer Replace.
Faulty oil pump Inspect. If NG, replace.
Leakage from both “D” and “R” range
fluid pressure circuit
Replace valve body assembly.