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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Basic Inspection [FS5 A EL]


STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1

Measure the battery voltage.

Is the battery voltage 10.0—14.0 V?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Replace or recharge the battery.

(See BATTERY RECHARGING [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)

2

Inspect the TCM related harnesses, connectors and fuses.

Are they normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.

3

Switch the ignition to ON.

When the selector lever is moved, does the gear position indicator light indication correspond to the selector lever position?

Also, when other positions are selected from N or P during idling, does the vehicle move within 1—2 s

?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Inspect the selector lever and TR switch. Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

(See SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION.)

(See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION [FS5A-EL].)

If the selector lever and TR switch are normal, go to the next step.

4

Perform the road test.

(See ROAD TEST [FS5A-EL].)

Is the ATX operating normally?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.

5

Inspect the ATF color and condition.

(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [FS5A-EL].)

Are the ATF color and odor normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.

Flush the ATX and cooler line if necessary.

6

Perform the line pressure test.

(See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [FS5A-EL].)

Is the line pressure normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.

7

Perform the stall test.

(See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [FS5A-EL].)

Is the stall speed normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.

8

Perform the time lag test.

(See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [FS5A-EL].)

Is the time lag within the specified?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.

9

Inspect the value at the following PCM and TCM PIDs using the M-MDS.

(See PCM INSPECTION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)

(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION [FS5A-EL].)

    PCM PIDs:

  • APP

  • ECT

  • RPM

  • VPWR

    TCM PIDs:

  • TFT

  • TFTV

  • TR

  • TR_SENS

  • MNL SW

  • DWN SW

  • UP SW

  • THOP

  • TSS

  • OSS

  • VPWR

Are the PID values normal?

Yes

Perform the symptom troubleshooting and follow the procedures.

No

Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.


Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation
Selector Lever Removal/Installation 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 4. Install in the reverse order of r ...

Control Valve Body Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
Primary Control Valve Body On-Vehicle Removal WARNING: A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool. Using compressed air can ca ...

Other materials:

Glass Antenna Inspection
4SD 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Disconnect the antenna amplifier connector B.. 3. Disconnect the antenna feeder No.3 connector C. (with audio unit (with display)). 4. Inspect the glass antenna for damage visually. 5. Inspect for continuity between the glass antenna termin ...

Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
A/F Sensor Inspection 1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2. 2. Switch the ignition to ON. 3. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 4. Access the following PIDs using the M-MDS.. VSS (Vehicle speed) RPM (Engine speed) O2S11 (A/F sensor output current) ...

Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Set the mode selector dial to the position. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner. WARNING Do not defog the windshield using the pos ...

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