Resistance Inspection (On-Vehicle Inspection)

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.

CAUTION:

Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign material on the connector when disconnecting it.

Remove the battery duct and battery cover.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the under cover.
Disconnect the transaxle connector.
NOTE:
- When inspecting the pressure control solenoid, connect the ground connection to the ground terminal (terminal 1) of the pressure control solenoid inside the solenoid valve connector.
Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Connector
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Measure the resistance between the following terminals.

Fig 2: Solenoid Valve Resistance Specification Table
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- If there is any malfunction, inspect the ground, then perform the operating inspection.
1. ATF temperature: -40-150 °C {-40-302 °F}
Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Connector Terminals
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Connect the transaxle connector.
Install the under cover.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Install the battery duct and battery cover.