Resistance/Continuity Test-Solenoids

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Solenoids (Electronic pressure control (EPC), Shift solenoid No.1 (SS1), Shift solenoid No.2 (SS2), TCC, 3-2 Timing/coasting clutch solenoid (3-2T/CCS).

Set an ohmmeter to the 0-100 ohm range.
Connect the positive lead of the ohmmeter to the appropriate VPWR jack for the solenoid being tested.
Connect the negative lead of the ohmmeter to the appropriate solenoid (EPC, SS1, SS2, TCC, 3-2T/CCS) jack.

Fig 1: Connecting Ohmmeter To Tester
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Record the resistance.
Refer to the chart below for the values.
- If out of specified range, refer to the following DTC troubleshooting. See DIAGNOSTIC TESTS .
  
  Fig 2: Solenoid & Solenoid Resistance Chart
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.