Shift Solenoids "A", "B" & "C"
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Millenia and 2001 Mazda Millenia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The PCM controls transaxle shifting by delivering an output signal to operate proper solenoid. See SOLENOID OPERATION table. Solenoids are located on transaxle valve body. See Fig 1.
SOLENOID OPERATION
| Shift Lever Position & Gear | Solenoid "A" | Solenoid "B" | Solenoid "C" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "D" (Drive) HOLD Mode | |||||||
| 2nd Gear | |||||||
| Less Than 8.1 MPH | On | On | Off | ||||
| Greater Than 10.5 MPH | On | On | On | ||||
| 3rd Gear | On | Off | Off | ||||
| 4th Gear | On | Off | On | ||||
| "S" (Second) HOLD Mode | |||||||
| 2nd Gear | On | On | Off | ||||
| 3rd Gear | On | Off | Off | ||||
| 4th Gear | On | Off | On | ||||
| "L" (Low) HOLD Mode | |||||||
| 1st Gear | Off | On | Off | ||||
| 2nd Gear | On | On | Off | ||||
| "D" (Drive) Non-HOLD Mode | |||||||
| 1st Gear | Off | On | On | ||||
| 2nd Gear | On | On | On | ||||
| 3rd Gear | On | Off | Off | ||||
| 4th Gear | On | Off | On | ||||
| "S" (Second) Non-HOLD Mode | |||||||
| 1st Gear | Off | On | On | ||||
| 2nd Gear | On | On | On | ||||
| 3rd Gear | On | Off | Off | ||||
| 4th Gear | On | Off | On | ||||
| "L" (Low) Non-HOLD Mode | |||||||
| 1st Gear | Off | On | On | ||||
| 2nd Gear | On | On | Off | ||||
| "R" (Reverse) (1) | |||||||
| Less Than 2.5 MPH | Off | On | On | ||||
| Greater Than 3 MPH | Off | Off | Off | ||||
| Greater Than 19 MPH | On | Off | Off | ||||
| "P" (Park) (1) | Off | Off | On | ||||
| "N" (Neutral) (1) | |||||||
| Less Than 2.5 MPH | Off | Off | On | ||||
| Greater Than 3 MPH | On | Off | Off | ||||
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