Off-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.

WARNING:

A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing the ATF.

Remove the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL .)
Remove the coupler component.

Fig 1: Removing Coupler Component
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Place the TFT sensor and a thermometer in ATF as shown in the figure, and heat the ATF gradually.

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals Of The TFT Sensor
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Fig 3: TFT Sensor Temperature/Resistance Chart
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Measure the resistance between the terminals of the TFT sensor.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the TFT sensor. (See TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Install the coupler component.
Install the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY INSTALLATION .)