Resistance Inspection (On-Vehicle)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the battery cover.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the catalytic converter. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the insulator.

Fig 1: Removing Insulator
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Solenoid Valve Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Measure the resistance between the following terminals.

If not within the specification, perform the operating inspection. (See OPERATING INSPECTION .)

Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

ATF temperature: 20-80 °C {68-176 °F}

TERMINALS, SOLENOID VALVE AND RESISTANCE (OHM) (REFERENCE VALUE)

Terminals	Solenoid valve	Resistance (ohm) (Reference value)
E-J	Shift solenoid A	2.7-4.4
F-J	Shift solenoid B	2.7-4.4
G-J	TCC solenoid	12.1-16.0
H-J	Shift solenoid C	2.7-4.4
I-J	Shift solenoid F	2.7-4.4
K-J	Pressure control solenoid	12.3-16.3

Connect the solenoid valve connector.
Install the insulator.
Tightening torque
1. 8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 72-97 in.lbf}
Install the catalytic converter. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable.
Install the battery cover.
Install the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)