2002 MAZDA 6 light

TROUBLESHOOTING
K2–187
K2
End Of Sie
Vehicle dose not move in D range, or in R position
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Excessive creep 4
No creep at all 5
Low maximum speed and poor acceleration 6
No shifting 7
Does not shift to fifth gear (5GR) 8
Abnormal shifting 9
Frequent shifting 10
Shift point is high or low 11
Torque converter clutch (TCC) non-operation 12
No kickdown 13
Engine flares up or slips when upshifting or downshifting 14
Engine flares up or slip when accelerating vehicle 15
Judder upon torque converter clutch (TCC) operation 16
Excessive shift shock from N to D or N to R position/range 17
Excessive shift shock on torque converter clutch (TCC) 19
No engine braking in 1GR position of M range 22
Transaxle overheats 23
Engine stalls when shifted to D range, or in R position 24
Engine stalls when driving at slow speeds or stopping 25
Starter does not work 26Excessive shift shock is given when upshifting and
downshifting 18
Noise occurs at idle when vehicle is stopped in all
positions/ranges 20
Noise occurs at idle when vehicle is stopped in D
range, or in R position 21
Gear position indicator light illuminates in D range or P, N,
R positions 28Gear position indicator light does not illuminate in M range
Hydraulic system
components
Control valve bodyPowertrain 27
Does not shift up in M range
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Does not shift down in M range
Symptom item
Cause of trouble
Reduction accumulator is not operating properly
Clogging
Clogging
Clogging
Clogging
Clogging
Clogging
Clogging Clogging
Clogging
Slipping (clutch, brake) Oil cooler is not operating properly
Torque converter is not operating properly Burned (clutch, brake)
TCC piston is not operating properly TCC piston is cracking or peeling2-4 brake solenoid valve hydraulic circuit Pressure control solenoid hydraulic circuit
TCC solenoid valve hydraulic circuit
High clutch solenoid valve hydraulic circuit
Shift solenoid A hydraulic circuit
Shift solenoid B hydraulic circuit
Shift solenoid C hydraulic circuit
Neutral shift solenoid valve
Reducation timing solenoid valve
30Vehicle moves in N position 2
Vehicle moves in P position, or parking gear does not
disengage when P is disengaged 3
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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
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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.

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING
K2–193
K2
End Of SieNO.9 ABNORMAL SHIFTINGA6E578001030212
Diagnostic procedure
End Of Sie
NO.10 FREQUENT SHIFTINGA6E578001030213
End Of Sie
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
9 Abnormal shifting
DESCRIPTION•Shift incorrectly (incorrect shift pattern).
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•There is a malfunction in signal circuit which controls shifting (Throttle position signal, input/turbine
speed sensor, VSS), control valve is stuck, or clutch circuit is stuck.
—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 solenoid A, B, or C
•Malfunction of TCC solenoid valve
•Malfunction of body ground
•Misadjustment of accelerator cable
•Malfunction of control valve body
•Malfunction or misadjustment of TR switch
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•Inspect continuity between TCM connector
terminals C and Y and transaxle case.
•Is there continuity?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace ground circuit.
2•Stop engine.
•Inspect shift solenoid A, B, or C circuit.
•Are they okay?Yes Inspect TCM connector terminal for bend, damage,
corrosion or poor contact.
No•Inspect connection of shift solenoid A, B, or C terminal
on ATX for bend, damage, corrosion or looseness.
•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
coupler component terminals I, G, or F.
3•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.
10 Frequent shifting
DESCRIPTION•Downshifting occurs immediately even when accelerator pedal depressed slightly in D range.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•The circuit which is the cause is basically the same as for No.9 “Abnormal shifting”. However, a
malfunction of input signal to TP sensor, input/turbine speed sensor, VSS (including the sensor ground,
sensor harness and connector), or clutch slippage (clutch stuck, low pressure in line) may also be the
cause.
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that the Automatic Transaxle On-Board
Diagnostic and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.

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.

K2–200
TROUBLESHOOTING
Diagnostic procedure
End Of SieNO.25 ENGINE STALLS WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED OR STOPPINGA6E578001030228
Diagnostic procedure
End Of SieNO.26 STARTER DOES NOT WORKA6E578001030229
End Of SieNO.27 GEAR POSITION INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE IN M RANGEA6E578001030230
Diagnostic procedure
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•Go to symptom troubleshooting No.4
“Engine stalls-after start/at idle”.
(See Section F.)
•Is engine control system okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace any defective parts according to
inspection results.
2•Remove torque converter.
•Inspect torque converter.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
•Is torque converter okay?Yes•Inspect for bend, damage or kinks of oil cooler line
pipes. If okay, 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.
3•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.
25 Engine stalls when driving at slow speeds or stopping
DESCRIPTION•Engine stalls when brake pedal depressed while driving at low speed or stopping.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Malfunction is on engine control side (e.g. Fuel injection control, IAC system)
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•Go to symptom troubleshooting No.10 “Low
idle/stalls during deceleration”.
(See Section F.)
•Is engine control system okay?Yes Go to symptom troubleshooting No.24 “Engine stalls when
shifted to D range, or in R position”.
No Repair or replace any defective parts according to
inspection results.
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.
26Starter does not work
DESCRIPTION•Starter does not work even when P or N position.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Selector lever misadjustment.
•TR switch misadjustment.
•Open or short circuit in TR switch.
27 Gear position indicator light does not illuminate in M range
DESCRIPTION•Gear position indicator light in instrument cluster does not illuminate in M range and ignition switch at
on.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•M range switch, gear position indicator light or related wiring harness malfunction.
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•Are other indicator lights illuminated with
ignition switch on? Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect meter fuse.

TROUBLESHOOTING
K2–201
K2
End Of SieNO.28 GEAR POSITION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES IN D RANGE OR IN P, N, R POSITIONSA6E578001030231
Diagnostic procedure
End Of SieNO.29 DOES NOT SHIFT UP IN M RANGEA6E578001030232
End Of SieNO.30 DOES NOT SHIFT DOWN IN M RANGEA6E578001030233
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2•Inspect MNL SW PID value using WDS or
equivalent.
•Are these PIDs okay?Yes Inspect instrument cluster.
No Inspect M range switch.
If M range switch is okay, inspect for continuity between M
range switch and TCM terminal 1AA.
3•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
28 Gear position indicator light illuminates when D range or P, N, R positions
DESCRIPTION•Gear position indicator light in instrument cluster illuminates in D range or P, N, R positions and ignition
switch at on.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•M range switch or related wiring harness malfunction.
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•Inspect MNL SW PID value using WDS or
equivalent.
•Are these PIDs okay?Yes Inspect instrument cluster.
No Inspect M range switch.
If M range switch is okay, inspect for continuity between M
range switch and TCM terminal 1AA.
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.
29Does not shift up in M range
DESCRIPTION•Gear position indicator light in instrument cluster illuminates, but vehicle does not upshift when selector
lever is pushed to “+” side.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Up switch or related harness malfunction
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board
Diagnostic and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
30 Does not shift up in M range
DESCRIPTION•Gear position indicator light in instrument cluster illuminates, but vehicle does not downshift when
selector is pushed lever to “–” side.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Down switch or related harness malfunction
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board
Diagnostic and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.