Diagnostic procedure

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

VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE IN D, 3, 2 RANGES, OR IN R POSITION - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	With vehicle stopped on a flat, paved road and engine off, does vehicle move when pushed? (in D, 3, 2 ranges or N, R positions and brake released)	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Inspect parking mechanism. (See PARKING MECHANISM DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
2	Start engine. Does vehicle move when selector lever in between N position and D range?	Yes	Inspect or adjust selector lever. (See SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION .) (See SELECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT .)
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	Stop engine. Inspect pressure control solenoid circuit. Is it okay?	Yes	Overhaul control valve body and repair or replace any malfunctioning parts. (See appropriate Automatic Transmission article.) If problem remains, replace or overhaul transaxle and repair or replace any malfunctioning parts. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See appropriate Automatic Transmission article.)
3		No	Inspect for stuck pressure control solenoid. (See SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION .) If pressure control solenoid is normal, inspect for open or short circuit between TCM terminal 2Y and pressure control solenoid terminal D.
4	Verify test results. If okay, return to DIAGNOSTIC INDEX to service any additional symptoms. If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis. If vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed. If vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace TCM.