Symptom Troubleshooting [Transaxle]

• Manual Transaxle And Clutch
  • Inspection and Verification
• Clutch Master Cylinder Check
• Clutch Disc Check
• Clutch Pressure Plate Check
• Flywheel RUNOUT Check
• Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Clutch
• Connector End Views - Transaxle Shift Control
• Transaxle Pinpoint Test Reference
• Pinpoint Test 1: Clutch Slippage
• Pinpoint Test 2: Clutch Chatter Or Shudder
• Pinpoint Test 3: Clutch Drag
• Pinpoint Test 4: Clutch Pedal Pulsation
• Pinpoint Test 5: Clutch Related Vibrations
• Pinpoint Test 6: Hard Shifting
• Pinpoint Test 7: Excessive Noise
• External Controls
  • Inspection and Verification
• Diagnostic Flow Chart
• Preliminary Inspection
  • Notes
  • Know and Understand the Concern
  • Verification of Condition
    • Notes
    • Determine Customer Concerns
    • Check Fluid Level and Condition
      • Notes
      • Fluid Level Check
        • Notes
        • High Fluid Level
        • Low Fluid Level
        • Adding Fluid
      • Fluid Condition Check
• Visual Inspection
  • Notes
  • Shift Linkage Check
  • Check TSBs and Mazda Tips
  • Carry Out On-Board Diagnostics
• Diagnostic Strategy
  • Notes
  • Preliminary Inspection
  • Diagnostics
• Diagnostics
  • Notes
  • On-Board Diagnostics With Diagnostic Tool
    • Notes
    • Other Diagnostic Tool Features
• Output State Control (OSC) Mode
  • Notes
  • OSC - Bench Mode:
  • SS1, SS2, SS2_AMP and TCC in BENCH MODE:
  • LINEDSD in BENCH MODE:
  • OSC - Drive Mode:
  • OSCGEAR in DRIVE MODE:
  • OSCTCC in DRIVE MODE:
  • Using Output State Control (OSC) and Monitoring PIDs
• Special Testing Procedures
  • Notes
  • Line Pressure Test
    • Notes
    • Line Pressure Diagnosis
  • Stall Speed Test
  • Air Pressure Tests
    • Notes
    • Test Procedures
  • Air Pressure Test Port Locations
  • Air Pressure Test Results
• Road Testing Vehicle
• Shift Point Road Test
• Transaxle Drive Cycle Test
• Leakage Inspection
  • Notes
  • External Sealing
    • Notes
    • External Sealing
  • Fluid Leakage in Torque Converter Area
    • Notes
    • Leakage Points
  • Leak Check Test
  • Leak Check Test With Black Light
• Torque Converter Diagnosis
  • Notes
  • Torque Converter Clutch Operation Test
• Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Automatic Transaxle Shift Control
• Automatic Transaxle Shift Control Pinpoint Test Reference
• Pinpoint Test 1: The Shift Interlock System Does Not Release/Lock Correctly
• Pinpoint Test 2: The Shift Control Is Out Of Correct Gear Relationship
• Pinpoint Test 3: The Transaxle Control Switch Is Inoperative
• Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Automatic Transaxle Cooling
• Transaxle Fluid Cooler
  • Notes
  • Transaxle Fluid Cooler Flow Test
  • Transaxle Fluid Cooler Tube Replacement
• Pinpoint Tests - Non-OSC Equipped Vehicles
  • Solenoid Operation Chart
    • Notes
    • Shift Solenoid Failure Mode Chart "Always OFF"
    • Shift Solenoid Failure Mode Chart "Always ON"
• Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
  • Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
  • Transaxle Tester
• Connector End View - Transaxle
• Transaxle Range (Tr) Sensor
• Transaxle Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor
• Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor And Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensors
• Shift Solenoids
• Solenoid Mechanical Failure
• Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid
• Timing/Coast Clutch (2-3T/CCS) Solenoid
• Diagnosis By Symptom
  • Notes
  • Diagnosis by Symptom Chart Directions
  • Diagnosis by Symptom Index
    • Notes
    • Engagement Concern: No Forward
    • Engagement Concern: No Reverse Only
    • Engagement Concern: Harsh Forward Or Reverse
    • Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Forward Or Reverse
    • Engagement Concern: No Forward And No Reverse
    • Shift Concerns: Some Or All Shifts Missing
    • Shift Concerns: Timing - Early/Late
    • Shift Concerns: Timing - Erratic/Hunting
    • Shift Concerns: Feel - Soft/Slipping
    • Shift Concerns: Feel - Harsh
    • Shift Concerns: No First Gear Engages In Higher Gear (D Position)
    • Shift Concerns: No Manual First Gear In 1 Range (First Gear In D Position Is Okay)
    • Shift Concerns: No 1-2 Shift (Automatic)
    • Shift Concerns: No 2-3 Shift (Automatic)
    • Shift Concerns: No 3-4 Shift (Automatic)
    • Shift Concerns: Soft/Slip 1-2 Shift Only (Automatic)
    • Shift Concerns: Soft/Slip 2-3 Shift Only (Automatic)
    • Shift Concerns: Soft/Slip 3-4 Shift Only (Automatic)
    • Shift Concerns: Soft/Slip 4-3 Shift Only (Automatic)
    • Shift Concerns: Soft/Slip 3-2 Shift Only (Automatic)
    • Shift Concerns: Soft/Slip 2-1 Shift Only (Automatic Or KICKDOWN)
    • Shift Concerns: Harsh 1-2 Shift Only (Automatic)
    • Shift Concerns: Harsh 2-3 Shift Only (Automatic)
    • Shift Concerns: Harsh 3-4 Shift Only (Automatic)
    • Shift Concerns: Harsh 4-3 Shift Only (Automatic)
    • Shift Concerns: Harsh 3-2 Shift Only (Automatic)
    • Torque Converter Operation Concerns: No Apply
    • Torque Converter Operation Concerns: Always Applied/May Stall Engine
    • Torque Converter Operation Concerns: Cycling, Shutter, Chatter
    • Other Concerns: Vehicle DRIVEABILITY
    • Other Concerns: Engine Will Not Crank
    • Other Concerns: No P Range
    • Other Concerns: Transaxle Overheating
    • Other Concerns: No Engine Braking In Manual First Gear (1ST Position)
    • Other Concerns: No Engine Braking In Drive Or Manual 2ND Position
    • Other Concerns: Vehicle Movement With Gear Selector In N Position
    • Other Concerns: Shift Effort Is High
    • Other Concerns: External Leaks
    • Other Concerns: Noise/Vibration - Forward/Reverse