On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Inspect the power supply circuit for the VSS.
a. Remove the insulator from the transaxle.
b. Disconnect the VSS connector.
c. Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).
d. Measure the voltage at VSS connector terminal A (harness-side).
If there is any malfunction, repair wiring harness between VSS and AT main relay.
B+
e. Switch the ignition to off.
f. Connect the VSS connector.
2. Inspect the GND circuit for the VSS.
a. Switch the ignition to off.
b. Measure the voltage at VSS connector terminal C (harness-side).
If there is any malfunction, repair wiring harness between VSS and GND.
Below 1.0 V
3. Inspect the signal circuit for the VSS.
a. Connect the oscilloscope to the following TCM connector terminals and set it as below.
(+) lead: TCM terminal Z
(-) lead: battery negative terminal
Oscilloscope setting: 1 V/DIV (Y), 2 ms/DIV (X), DC range
b. Start the engine.
c. Measure the wave form when the following conditions are met.
Gear position: 3GR
Vehicle speed: 30 km/h {19 mph}
If there is any malfunction, replace the VSS..
Transaxle Oil Replacement [A26 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the drain plug and gasket.
4. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
5. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
28—51 N·m {2.9—5.2 kgf·m, 21—37 ft·lbf}
6. Remo ...
Charcoal Canister Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Except for Mexico
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Evaporative hose
2
Quick release connector
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR
2.0, MZR 2.5].)
3
Charc ...
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.
Drive at lower speeds.
Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(a ...