Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
One way of determining whether the transaxle should be disassembled is by noting:
ATF Condition
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Inspection
Caution
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Apply the parking brake and position wheel chocks securely to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
3. Adjust the length or thermistor probe to measure the same depth as the depth gauge and hold the probe with a paper holder. Insert into the filler tube and measure the temperature.
4. Warm up the engine until the ATF reaches 60-70 °C {140-158 ° F}.
5. Shift the selector lever and pause momentarily in each range (DL) while depressing the brake pedal.
6. Shift the selector lever to P position.
7. Verify that the ATF level is in the HOT range (65 °C{149 °F}) while the engine is idling.
ATF type
ATF M-V
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Engine control system operation inspection
Main Relay Operation Inspection
Verify that the main relay clicks when the ignition switch is turned to ON
position and off.
If there is no operation sound, inspect the following.
- Main relay (See RELAY INSPECTION.)
- Harness and connector between ignition switch and main relay termi ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Connectors
Data link connector
Insert the probe into the terminal when connecting a jumper wire to the
data link connector.
Caution
Inserting a jumper wire probe into the data link connector
terminal may damage the terminal.
Disconnecting connectors
When disconnecting connector, grasp ...