M Range Test: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Perform road test preparation. (See Road Test Preparation .)
- Shift the selector lever to M range.
- Verify that 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4 upshifts and 4-3, 3-2, and 2-1 downshifts are obtained by manual shifting of the selector lever forward and back.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the PCM and ATX. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Decelerate the vehicle and verify that 4-3, 3-1 downshifts are obtained. The shift points must be as shown in the table below.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the PCM and ATX. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Decelerate the vehicle and verify that engine braking effect is felt in all gears.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the PCM and ATX. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Drive the vehicle and verify that TCC operation is obtained in 4GR. The operation points must be as shown in the table below.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the PCM and ATX. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Drive the vehicle in 4GR and 3GR and verify that kickdown occurs for 4-3, 3-2 downshifts, and that the shift points are as shown in the table below.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the PCM and ATX. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)