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 material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to allow water or foreign material on the connector when disconnecting.
Do not damage the terminals.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that there is no continuity between coupler component terminals B7 and GND, or B8 and GND.
- If there is any malfunction, perform an off-vehicle inspection of TFT sensor. (See OFF-VEHICLE INSPECTION .)
Fig 1: TCM Connector Terminal Identification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable.