Resistance Inspection (On-Vehicle 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.

CAUTION:

Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the transaxle connector.
NOTE:
- When inspecting the pressure control solenoid, connect the ground connection to the ground terminal (terminal I) of the pressure control solenoid inside the solenoid valve connector.
Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Measure the resistance between the following terminals.

If not as specified, inspect the ground, then perform the operating inspection.

ATF temperature: -40-150 °C {-40-302 °F}

AFT TEMPERATURE

Terminal	Solenoid valve	Resistance (ohm)
A-GND	Shift solenoid A	1.0-4.2
C-GND	Shift solenoid B	1.0-4.2
G-GND	Shift solenoid C	1.0-4.2
B-GND	Shift solenoid D	10.9-26.2
F-GND	Shift solenoid E	10.9-26.2
D-I	Pressure control	2.4-7.3

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Connect the transaxle connector.
Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable.