Basic Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

BASIC INSPECTION

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	Measure the battery voltage. Is the battery voltage 10.0-14.0 V?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Replace or recharge the battery. (See BATTERY RECHARGING .)
2	Inspect the TCM related harnesses, connectors and fuses. Are they normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
2		No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
3	Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. Retrieve DTC using the WDS or equivalent. Is there any DTC present?	Yes	Record Freeze Frame Data and perform appropriate DTC troubleshooting procedures.
3		No	Go to the next step.
4	Perform the road test. Is the ATX operating normally?	Yes	Go to the next step.
4	Perform the road test. Is the ATX operating normally?	No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
5	Perform the time lag test. Is the ATX operating normally?	Yes	Go to the next step.
5	Perform the time lag test. Is the ATX operating normally?	No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
6	Perform the stall test. Is the stall speed within the specified?	Yes	Go to the next step.
6		No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
7	Perform the line pressure test. Is the line pressure within the specified?	Yes	Perform the symptom troubleshooting and follow the procedures.
7		No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
8	Inspect following part or signal related PIDs using the WDS or equivalent. TP sensor TSS VSS TFT sensor TR switch M range switch Up switch Down switch Brake switch Engine speed Are they normal?	Yes	Perform the symptom troubleshooting and follow the procedures.
8		No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.