I was just wondering if this is normal.
When i go from park to D5 the car starts rolling forward and then i feel the transmission engage in about 2-3 seconds. and then its normal.

All other switches are normal.

Thanks

 

The car is a 2003 acura tl 3.2

 

The car rolls forward with your foot on the brake? Id say thats a problem.

 

with your foot on the brake, engagement of D5 from N should take 1-2 seconds

much longer means problem in trans

 

IMO:

-1 or 1 Sec = Full Warmed Trans.
1-2 Secs = Normal.
3-4 Secs = Very Cold Trans or Problem.

 

head tech at acura says: 2 seconds normal
longer when cold= problem likely with `line pressure`,,try letting car warm up 1 - 2 minutes before driving

 

Thanks for the answers guys, appreciate it!

 

make sure you are dead stopped before shifting from or thru R to D
know the car is engaged in any gear before lifting off the brake and proceed

You will then hear 2 slight thunks as the ABS does 2 self test while you accellerate forward thru 15mph

 

AHHHHHH I have always wondered about those dammed noises In all my Time with the TL-S, Ohhh god you have enlightened me 01tl4tl....

 

Literally wondered the same thing about my car today man I love this forum.