On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
CAUTION:
- Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.
Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Connector
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Disconnect the transaxle connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Connector Terminal
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Measure the resistance between terminals E and H.
- If it is out of specification, perform the off vehicle inspection of TFT sensor. (See TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Fig 3: Temperature/Resistance Specification Table
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Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable.