On-Vehicle Inspection

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 resistance between the terminals C and D.

If there is any malfunction, perform the off-vehicle inspection for TFT sensor. (See OFF-VEHICLE INSPECTION .)

ATF TEMPERATURE (°C {°F}) AND RESISTANCE (KILOHM) SPECIFICATION

ATF temperature (°C {°F})	Resistance (kilohm)
-20 {-4}	15.87-17.54
0 {32}	5.727-6.329
20 {68}	2.375-2.625
40 {104}	1.102-1.218
60 {140}	0.561-0.620
80 {176}	0.308-0.341
100 {212}	0.181-0.200
120 {248}	0.112-0.123
130 {266}	0.089-0.099

Connect the solenoid valve connector.
Install the insulator.
Tightening torque
1. 8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 72-97 in.lbf}
Fig 3: TFT Sensor Terminals Resistance And Temperature Graph
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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 .)