Transaxle Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor 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 terminal component No. 2 connector.
Remove the oil dipstick.

Fig 1: Locating Terminal Component No. 2 Connector
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Insert the thermometer probe into the filler tube.
Start the engine.

Fig 2: Identifying Thermometer Probe
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Measure resistance between terminals G and F.
- If not as specified, replace the TFT sensor. See DISASSEMBLY COMPONENTS .
Fig 3: Identifying Terminals G And F
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Fig 4: TFT Sensor Temperature/Resistance Specification
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Fig 5: TFT Sensor Temperature/Resistance Characteristic
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Connect the terminal component No.2 connector.
Clear the DTC.
(See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [JA5A-EL]