M Range Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Perform road test preparation. (See ROAD TEST PREPARATION )
- Shift the selector lever to M range
- Verify that 1→2, 2→3, 3→4, 4→5 and 5→6 upshifts and 6→5, 5→4, 4→3, 3→2, and 2→1 downshifts are obtained by manual shifting of the selector lever forward and back
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and ATX (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE [AW6A-EL] .)
- Decelerate the vehicle and verify that 6→5, 5→4, 4→3, 3→1 downshifts are obtained. The shift points must be as shown in the table below.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and ATX (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE [AW6A-EL] .)
- Decelerate the vehicle and verify that engine braking effect is felt in 1GR.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and ATX (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE [AW6A-EL] .)
- Drive the vehicle and verify that TCC operation is obtained in 4GR, 5GR and 6GR The operation points must be as shown in the table below
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and ATX (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE [AW6A-EL] .)
- Drive the vehicle in 6GR, 5GR, 4GR and 3GR and verify that kickdown occurs for 6→5, 5→4, 4→3, 3→2 downshifts, and that the shift points are as shown in the table below
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and ATX (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE [AW6A-EL] .)
VEHICLE SPEED AT SHIFT POINT TABLE
| Range | Mode | Throttle condition | Shift | Vehicle speed km/h {mph} | Turbine speed (RPM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | Manual | CTP | M6 →M5 | 51-57 {32-35} | 1,000-1,050 |
| M5 →M4 | 39→15 {25-27} | 950-1,050 | |||
| M4 →M3 | 28-34 {18-21} | 900-1,050 | |||
| M3 →M1 | 5-10 {4-6} | 200-400 |