Transaxle Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the coupler component.
Remove the oil dipstick.
Insert the thermistor probe into the filler tube.

Fig 1: Identifying Thermistor
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Start the engine.
Measure resistance between the terminals G and F.
- If not as specified, replace the TFT sensor. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  
  Fig 2: Locating Terminal Component No. 2
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  Fig 3: Identifying Terminal Component No. 2 Connector Terminals
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  Fig 4: ATF Temperature & Resistance Specifications
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  Fig 5: ATF Temperature VS. Resistance Graph
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Connect the coupler component.