On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Connect the SST (104 pin Breakout Box) to the PCM harness with PCM disconnected.
Remove the oil dipstick.
Adjust the depth of the thermistor probe to that of the dipstick.
Insert the thermistor probe into the filler tube.

Fig 1: Adjusting Depth Of The Thermistor Probe To Length Of Dipstick
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Start the engine.
Measure resistance between the terminals 37 and 91 of the SST at each ATF temperature.
- If not as specified, inspect the TFT sensor. See INSPECTION OF INDIVIDUAL PARTS .
  
  Fig 2: TFT Sensor Temperature/Resistance Table
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Connect the negative battery cable.