2002 MAZDA 6 torque

K2–188
TROUBLESHOOTING
NO.1 VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE IN D RANGE, OR IN R POSITIONA6E578001030204
Diagnostic procedure
End Of SieNO.2 VEHICLE MOVES IN N POSITIONA6E578001030205
1 Vehicle does not move in D range, or in R position
DESCRIPTION•Vehicle does not move when accelerator pedal depressed.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•If vehicle does not move in D range or R position, basically, malfunction is in ATX. (Vehicle will move
even with a malfunction in TCM.) Since a malfunction in sensor circuit or output circuit is cause of
malfunction in ATX, inspect sensors, output circuit, and related harnesses.
—Clutch slipped, worn (D range-Low clutch, Low one-way clutch, Reduction one-way clutch, R
position-Reverse clutch, Low and reverse brake, Reduction brake)
•Line pressure low
•Malfunction of shift solenoid A, B, or C
•Malfunction of sensor ground
•Malfunction of body ground
•Malfunction of control valve body
—Malfunction of selector lever
—Parking mechanism not properly operated
—Malfunction of torque converter
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•With vehicle stopped on a flat, paved road
and engine off, does vehicle move when
pushed? (in D ranges or N, R positions and
brake released)Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect for parking mechanism.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
2•Start engine.
•Does vehicle move when selector lever in
between N position and D range?Yes Inspect or adjust selector lever.
(See K2–117 SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION.)
(See K2–118 SELECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT.)
No Go to next step.
3•Stop engine.
•Inspect pressure control solenoid circuit.
•Is it okay?Yes•Overhaul control valve body and repair or replace any
defective parts.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
—If problem remains, replace or overhaul transaxle and
repair or replace any defective parts.
(See K2–99 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AND
TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(See ATX workshop Manual.)
No•Inspect for pressure control solenoid mechanical stuck.
(See K2–88 SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION.)
—If pressure control solenoid okay, inspect for open or
short circuit between TCM connector terminal 2Y and
pressure control solenoid connector terminal D.
4•Verify test results.
—If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
—If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Informations and perform repair or diagnosis.
—If vehicle repaired, troubleshooting completed.
—If vehicle not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace TCM.
2 Vehicle moves in N position
DESCRIPTION•Vehicle creeps in N position.
•Vehicle creeps if brake pedal not depressed in N position.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•If vehicle moves in N position, basically, malfunction is in ATX. Since a malfunction in sensor circuit or
output circuit is cause of malfunction in ATX, inspect sensors, output circuit, and related harnesses.
—Clutch burned (Low clutch, Low one-way clutch, Low and reverse brake)
•Line pressure low
•Malfunction of control valve body
—Selector lever position disparity (Although the selector indicator shows N position, hydraulic circuit
shows D range or R position)
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.

TROUBLESHOOTING
K2–189
K2
Diagnostic procedure
End Of SieNO.3 VEHICLE MOVES IN P POSITION, OR PARKING GEAR DOES NOT DISENGAGE WHEN P IS
DISENGAGED
A6E578001030206
End Of SieNO.4 EXCESSIVE CREEPA6E578001030207
End Of SieNO.5 NO CREEP AT ALLA6E578001030208
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•Does vehicle creep when selector lever
moved slightly in N position?Yes•Overhaul control valve body and repair or replace any
defective parts.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
—If problem remains, replace or overhaul transaxle and
repair or replace any defective parts.
(See K2–99 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AND
TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
No Inspect and adjust selector lever.
(See K2–117 SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION.)
(See K2–118 SELECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT.)
2•Verify test results.
—If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
—If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Informations and perform repair or diagnosis.
—If vehicle repaired, troubleshooting completed.
—If vehicle not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace TCM.
3 Vehicle moves in P position, or parking gear does not disengage when P is disengaged
DESCRIPTION•Vehicle rolls when on a downward slope and tires do not lock in P position.
•Tires locked when P disengaged, vehicle does not move in D range, and R position when accelerator
pedal depressed, and engine remains in stall condition.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Malfunction of parking mechanism (May have effect on noise or shock from transaxle)
•Improper adjustment of selector lever
•If vehicle moves in N position, perform symptom troubleshooting No.2 “Vehicle moves in N position”
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
4 Excessive creep
DESCRIPTION•Vehicle accelerates in D range, and R position without depressing accelerator pedal.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Engine idle speed high (transaxle system is not cause of problem)
•Go to symptom troubleshooting No.9 “Fast idle/runs on”
(See Section F.)
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
5 No creep at all
DESCRIPTION•Vehicle does not move in D range, or R position when idling on flat paved road.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Either engine output low or there is clutch circuit slippage.
—Clutch burned
•Line pressure low
•Malfunction of shift solenoid A, B, or C
•Malfunction of body ground
•Malfunction of control valve body
—Transaxle fixed in 4GR (Operation of fail-safe function)
•Short or open circuit in wiring
•Poor connection of connector
•Electronic parts of output and input system malfunctioning
—Engine torque is not start
•Malfunction of torque converter
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.

K2–190
TROUBLESHOOTING
Diagnostic procedure
End Of SieNO.6 LOW MAXIMUM SPEED AND POOR ACCELERATIONA6E578001030209
Diagnostic procedure
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•Does vehicle creep in P and/or N position? Yes Inspect or adjust the selector lever.
(See K2–117 SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION.)
(See K2–118 SELECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT.)
No Go to next step.
2•Stop engine.
•Inspect pressure control solenoid circuit.
•Is it okay?Yes Go to next step.
No•Inspect for pressure control solenoid mechanical stuck.
(See K2–88 SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION.)
—If pressure control solenoid okay, inspect for open or
short circuit between TCM connector terminal 2Y and
pressure control solenoid connector terminal D.
3•Remove torque converter.
•Inspect torque converter.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
•Is torque converter okay?Yes•Overhaul control valve body and repair or replace any
defective parts.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
—If problem remains, replace or overhaul transaxle and
repair or replace any defective parts.
(See K2–99 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AND
TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
No Replace torque converter.
4•Verify test results.
—If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
—If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Informations and perform repair or diagnosis.
—If vehicle repaired, troubleshooting completed.
—If vehicle not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace TCM.
6 Low maximum speed and poor acceleration
DESCRIPTION•Vehicle acceleration poor at start.
•Delayed acceleration when accelerator pedal depressed while driving.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•If clutch is stuck or does not stay in 4GR, malfunction is in engine circuit.
—Clutch slipped, burned
•Line pressure low
•Incorrect throttle position signal
•Malfunction of VSS
•Malfunction of input/turbine speed sensor
•Malfunction of sensor ground
•Malfunction of shift solenoids A, B, or C
•Malfunction of body ground
•Malfunction of control valve body
—Transaxle fixed in 4GR (Operation of fail-safe function)
•Short or open circuit in wiring
•Poor connection of connector
•Electronic parts of output and input system malfunction are malfunctioning
—Insufficient starting torque (Suspected when in-gear condition, shift control and engine circuit are
normal)
•Malfunction of torque converter (Poor operation, sticking)
—Engagement of TCC operation range (Operation of fail-safe function)
•Malfunction of TFT sensor (Short or open circuit)
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•With ignition switch at ON, does gear
position indicator light indication correspond
to selector lever position?Yes Go to next step.
No Go to symptom troubleshooting No.27 “Gear position
indicator light does not illuminate in M range”, or No.28
“Gear position indicator light illuminates in D range or P, N,
R position”.
2•Go to symptom troubleshooting No.12 “Lack/
loss of power-acceleration/cruise”.
(See Section F.)
•Does engine control system okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace any defective parts according to
inspection results.

TROUBLESHOOTING
K2–191
K2
End Of SieNO.7 NO SHIFTINGA6E578001030210
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3•Stop engine.
•Inspect shift solenoid A, B, or C.
•Are they okay?Yes Go to next step.
No•Inspect for shift solenoid mechanical stuck.
(See K2–88 SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION.)
—If shift solenoids okay, inspect for open or short circuit
between TCM connector terminals 2W, 2T, 2X and
pressure control solenoid connector terminals I, G, or
F.
4•Remove torque converter.
•Inspect torque converter.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
•Is torque converter okay?Yes•Overhaul control valve body and repair or replace any
defective parts.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
—If problem remains, replace or overhaul transaxle and
repair or replace any defective parts.
(See K2–99 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AND
TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
No Replace torque converter.
5•Verify test results.
—If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
—If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Informations and perform repair or diagnosis.
—If vehicle repaired, troubleshooting completed.
—If vehicle not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace TCM. STEP INSPECTION ACTION
7 No shifting
DESCRIPTION•Single shift range only.
•Sometimes it shifts correctly.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•When gear position is fixed in 4GR due to the fail-safe operation, malfunction is in the ATX.
•Perform malfunction diagnosis according to No.6 “Low maximum speed and poor acceleration”.
—Clutch burned
•Line pressure low
•Incorrect throttle position signal
•Malfunction of VSS
•Malfunction of input/turbine speed sensor
•Malfunction of sensor ground
•Malfunction of shift solenoid A, B or C
•Malfunction of control valve body
—4GR is fixed (Operation in fail-safe function)
•Short or open circuit in wiring
•Poor connection of connector
•Poor ground of shift solenoid
•Electrical parts of output and input system malfunctioning
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.

K2–192
TROUBLESHOOTING
NO.8 DOES NOT SHIFT TO FIFTH GEAR (5GR)A6E578001030211
Diagnostic procedure
8 Does not shift to fifth gear (5GR)
DESCRIPTION•Vehicle does not upshift from 4GR to 5GR even though vehicle speed increased.
•Vehicle does not shift to 5GR even though accelerator pedal released in D range at 60 km/h {37 mph}.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Basically, TCC does not operate when fail-safe is operating. Verify DTC at first. If TCC operates when
driving at high speeds only, malfunction (improper adjustment) is in the D range switch circuit or TR
switch circuit.
Note
•If the TCC or piston is stuck, inspect them. In addition, inspect the oil cooler for foreign particles
which may have mixed in with the ATF.
—TCC piston slipped, burned
•Line pressure low
•Incorrect throttle position signal
•Malfunction of ECT sensor
•Malfunction of VSS
•Malfunction of input/turbine speed sensor
•Malfunction of sensor ground
—Malfunction of TFT sensor
•Short or open circuit in wiring
•Poor connection of connector
•Malfunction of sensor
—Malfunction of TR switch
•Selector lever adjustment incorrect
•TR switch adjustment incorrect
—Malfunction of TCC solenoid valve
•Short or open circuit in wiring
•Poor connection of connector
•Solenoid valve stuck
—Malfunction of M range switch
—Malfunction of torque converter
—Malfunction of control valve body
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•Turn ignition switch to ON.
•Does gear position indicator light indication
correspond to selector lever position?Yes Go to next step.
No Go to symptom troubleshooting No.27 “Gear position
indicator light does not illuminate in M range” or No.28
“Gear position indicator light illuminates in D range or P, N,
R positions”.
2•Drive vehicle in D range and inspect
following:
—1–2 shift up and down
—2–3 shift up and down
—3–4 shift up and down
—4–5 shift up and down
•Are all shift-up and shift-down possible?Yes Go to next step.
NoNo shift at all:
•Go to symptom troubleshooting No.7 “No shifting”.
Abnormal shift:
•Go to symptom troubleshooting No.9 “Abnormal
shifting”.
3•Stop engine.
•Inspect shift solenoid A, B, or C circuit.
•Are they okay?Yes Go to next step.
No•Inspect for shift solenoid mechanical stuck.
(See K2–88 SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION.)
4•Remove torque converter.
•Inspect torque converter.
(See ATX Workshop.)
•Is torque converter okay?Yes•Overhaul control valve body and repair or replace any
defective parts.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
—If problem remains, replace or overhaul transaxle and
repair or replace any defective parts.
(See K2–99 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AND
TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
No Replace torque converter.

K2–194
TROUBLESHOOTING
NO.11 SHIFT POINT IS HIGH OR LOWA6E578001030214
End Of SieNO.12 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) NON-OPERATIONA6E578001030215
Diagnostic procedure
11 Shift point is high or low
DESCRIPTION•Shift point considerably different from automatic shift diagram.
•Shift delays when accelerating.
•Shift occurs quickly when accelerating and engine speed does not increase.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•If the transaxle does not shift abnormally, there is a malfunction of input signal to TP sensor, input/
turbine speed sensor, or VSS.
•If engine speed is high or low regardless that shifting is normal, inspect tachometer.
•Verify that output signal of TP sensor changes linearly.
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
12 Torque converter clutch (TCC) non-operation
DESCRIPTION•TCC does not operate when vehicle reaches TCC operation range.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Basically, TCC does not operate when fail-safe is operating. Verify DTC at first. If TCC operates when
driving at high speeds only, the malfunction (improper adjustment) is in D and/or M ranges switch circuit
or TR switch circuit.
Note
•If the TCC or piston is stuck, inspect them. In addition, inspect the oil cooler for foreign particles
which may have mixed in with the ATF.
•TCC piston slipped, burned
—Line pressure low
•Incorrect throttle position signal
•Input/turbine speed sensor malfunction
•TFT sensor malfunction
•Sensor ground malfunction
•VSS malfunction
•Malfunction of output solenoid valve system (Sticking)
•TCC solenoid valve malfunction
•Malfunction of control valve body system (Poor operation, sticking)
•TCC piston hydraulic pressure system malfunction
•Malfunction of TP sensor (Not operating linearly)
•Malfunction of input/turbine speed sensor or VSS
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•Turn ignition switch to ON.
•Does gear position lamp indication
correspond to selector lever position?Yes Go to next step.
No Go to symptom troubleshooting No.27 “Gear position
indicator light does not illuminate in M range”, or No.28
“Gear position indicator light illuminates in D range or P, N,
R positions”.
2•Disconnect TCM.
•Is resistance between ground terminals 1C,
1Y at TCM connector and body ground less
than 5.0 ohm?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair open ground circuit.
3•Remove torque converter.
•Inspect torque converter.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
•Is torque converter okay?Yes•Overhaul control valve body and repair or replace any
defective parts.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
•If problem remains, replace or overhaul transaxle and
repair or replace any defective parts.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
No•Replace torque converter.
4•Verify test results.
—If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
—If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Informations and perform repair or diagnosis.
—If vehicle repaired, troubleshooting completed.
—If vehicle not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace TCM.

K2–196
TROUBLESHOOTING
NO.15 ENGINE FLARES UP OR SLIPS WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLEA6E578001030218
End Of SieNO.16 JUDDER UPON TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) OPERATIONA6E578001030219
End Of SieNO.17 EXCESSIVE SHIFT SHOCK FROM N TO D OR N TO R POSITION/RANGEA6E578001030220
Diagnostic procedure
15 Engine flares up or slips when accelerating vehicle
DESCRIPTION•Engine flares up when accelerator pedal depressed for upshifting.
•Engine flares up suddenly when accelerator pedal depressed for downshifting.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Malfunction is basically the same as for No.14 “Engine flares up or slips when upshifting or
downshifting”.
—If conditions for No.14 worsen, malfunction will develop into No.15.
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
16 Judder upon torque converter clutch (TCC) operation
DESCRIPTION•Vehicle jolts when TCC engaged.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Poor TCC engagement due to either slippage because TCC piston is stuck or line pressure is low.
Caution
•If the TCC or piston are stuck, inspect them. In addition, inspect the oil cooler for foreign
particles which may have mixed in with the ATF.
—Torque converter clutch piston slipped, burned
•Line pressure low
•Incorrect throttle position signal
•Malfunction of VSS
•Malfunction of input/turbine speed sensor
•Malfunction of sensor ground
•Malfunction of TCC solenoid valve
•Malfunction of control valve body
—Malfunction of torque converter
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
17 Excessive shift shock from N to D or N to R position/range
DESCRIPTION•Strong shock felt when shifting from N to D or N to R position/range at idle.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Shift shock may worsen when fail-safe is operating. If no DTC is output, shift shock may worsen due to
poor operation of control valve body or sticking of clutch.
—Clutch burned (N→D: Low clutch, N→R: Reverse clutch or low and reverse brake)
•Line pressure low
•Incorrect throttle position signal
•Malfunction of TFT sensor
•Malfunction of sensor ground
•Misadjustment of throttle cable
•Malfunction of control valve body
—Poor hydraulic operation (Malfunction in range change)
—Idle speed high
—Poor tightening torque of engine mount, exhaust mount
—Line pressure high
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•Does shift shock occur only when engine
cold?Yes Go to next step.
No Go to Step 3.
2•Inspect TFT sensor and related harness:
vibration, intermittent open/short circuit.
•Is it okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace part if necessary.

TROUBLESHOOTING
K2–197
K2
End Of SieNO.18 EXCESSIVE SHIFT SHOCK IS GIVEN WHEN UPSHIFTING AND DOWNSHIFTINGA6E578001030221
End Of SieNO.19 EXCESSIVE SHIFT SHOCK ON TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC)A6E578001030222
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3•Is line pressure okay?
(See K2–72 Line Pressure Test.)Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace any defective parts according to
inspection results.
4•Is stall speed okay?
(See K2–74 Stall Speed Test.)Yes Go to next step.
No Go to Step 6.
5•Inspect TR switch and related harness:
vibration, intermittent open/short circuit.
•Is it okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace part if necessary.
6•Stop engine and turn ignition switch on.
•Inspect pressure control solenoid circuit.
•Is it okay?Yes•Overhaul control valve body and repair or replace any
defective parts.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
•If problem remains, replace or overhaul transaxle and
repair or replace any defective parts.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
No•Inspect for pressure control solenoid mechanical stuck.
(See K2–88 SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION.)
7•Verify test results.
—If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
—If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Informations and perform repair or diagnosis.
—If vehicle repaired, troubleshooting completed.
—If vehicle not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace TCM. STEP INSPECTION ACTION
18 Excessive shift shock is given when upshifting and downshifting
DESCRIPTION•Excessive shift shock felt when depressing accelerator pedal to accelerate at upshifting.
•During cruising, excessive shift shock felt when depressing accelerator pedal at downshifting.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Shift shock may worsen when fail-safe is operating. The shift shock has worsen if TP sensor, input/
turbine speed sensor, or VSS signal malfunctions.
—Clutch slipped, burned
•Line pressure low, high
•Incorrect throttle position signal
•Malfunction of VSS
•Malfunction of input/turbine speed sensor
•Malfunction of TFT sensor
•Malfunction of shift solenoid A, B, or C
•Malfunction of TCC solenoid valve
•Misadjustment of throttle cable
•Malfunction of body ground and sensor ground
•Malfunction of control valve body
—Poor hydraulic operation (Malfunction in range change)
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
19 Excessive shift shock on torque converter clutch (TCC)
DESCRIPTION•Strong shock felt when TCC engaged.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•The troubleshooting flow is the same as No.16 “Judder upon torque converter clutch (TCC) operation”.
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.