Mazda 3 Service Manual: TCM Configuration [Fw6 A EL]

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Drivetrain / Transmission/Transaxle / Automatic / TCM Configuration [Fw6 A EL]

NOTE:

The TCM is built into the control valve body.

1. Verify TCM configuration implementation necessity for replacement parts.


Replacement part	Configuration necessity
Control valve body replacement	Necessary
Oil pressure switch replacement	Unnecessary
Automatic transaxle replacement	Unnecessary
ON/OFF solenoid replacement	Unnecessary
Coupler component replacement	Unnecessary

2. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.

3. After vehicle identification, the following can be selected from the IDS initialization screen.

“Module Programming”

4. Then, select the following from the screen menu.

“Programmable Module Installation”
“TCM”

5. Perform the configuration following the instructions on the screen.

6. Verify that no DTCs are stored.

NOTE:

If any DTC (U code) is output, the system is normal.

7. Delete the U code and verify that no DTC is output.

If any DTC other than U code is output, repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting..

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