2002 MAZDA 6 stop start

TROUBLESHOOTING
K2–187
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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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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.

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.

K2–200
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.

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
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PARKING BRAKE (LEVER TYPE) ADJUSTMENTA6E6914440002011. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal several times.
2. Stop the engine.
3. For the 2WD model, remove the rear ashtray case behind the center console
4. For the 4WD model, remove the 4 screws (back side) and pull up the rear of the center console, then remove
the rear ashtray case.
5. Turn the adjusting nut as shown in the figure.
6. After adjustment, inspect the following points:
(1) Turn the ignition switch to ON, pull the parking
brake lever one notch, and verify that the
parking brake warning light illuminates.
(2) Verify that the rear brakes do not drag.
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DSC HU/CM INSPECTIONA6E6920676502041. Remove the battery and battery bracket.
2. Disconnect the DSC HU/CM connector.
3. Connect the SST (49 G066 004) to the DSC HU/CM connector and harness side connector.
4. Inspect voltage referring the table below.
Terminal Voltage Table (reference value)
(Ignition switch is at ON, and connector is connected unless indicated otherwise)
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
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DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
Terminal Signal Connected to Test condition Voltage (V) Action
A Ground (1) Ground part 1—Below 1.0•Inspect related harness
B Ground (2) Ground part 2—Below 1.0•Inspect related harness
CSolenoid valve
(power supply)Battery—B+•Inspect DSC HU/CM
•Inspect related harness
DPump motor
(power supply)Battery—B+•Inspect DSC HU/CM
•Inspect related harness
E
*—Check
connector—No need to
check•Inspect related harness
F
JLF wheel-speedLF wheel-speed
sensorVehicle is stopped 0 (AC)
•Inspect related harness
•Inspect wheel-speed
sensor •Inspect using the wave profile.
(See P–19 Inspection Using An
Oscilloscope (Reference))
SST (49 G066 004)
AQ
B
CDE
FG
HI
J DSC HU/CM HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR
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K N Q
T
W Z AC AF
F I L O R U X
AA AD AG
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M P S
V
Y AB AE AHB
DKN
T
WZ
AC
AFLO
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XAA
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WARNING AND INDICATOR SYSTEM
Fuel gauge sender cap removal note
1. Using the SST, remove the fuel gauge sender
cap.
Fuel Gauge Sender Cap Installation Note
1. Verify that the fuel tank mark is aligned with the
fuel gauge sender sub-unit mark as shown.
2. Using the SST, tighten the fuel gauge sender cap
without shifting the mark.
Tightening torque
80—90 N·m {8.2—9.1 kgf·m, 60—66 ft·lbf}
Fuel leak inspection after fuel gauge sender sub-unit installation
1. Drive the vehicle.
2. Perform a quick start and a hard brake 5—6 times.
3. Stop the vehicle.
4. Verify that there is no fuel leakage near the fuel pump unit in the vehicle interior.
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FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT INSPECTIONA6E8118609602021. Move the float to the topmost and bottommost positions, and verify that the resistance between terminals A and
B of the unit and the position of the float are as indicated in the figure.
•If they are not as indicated, replace the fuel gauge sender unit.
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49 T042 001A
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FUEL GAUGE
SENDER
SUB-UNIT MARK
MARK
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4WD
44.4—58.4
{1.75—2.29}
TOPMOST
POSITION
BOTTOMMOST
POSITION BASIC
POSITION
ARM
FULCRUM
72.9—86.9
{2.88—3.42}AB
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53.9—60.9
{2.13—2.39}
TOPMOST
POSITION
BOTTOMMOST
POSITION BASIC
POSITION
ARM
FULCRUM
89.7—96.7
{3.54—3.80}
mm {in}
FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT
FUEL GAUGE SENDER SUB-UNIT
6.1—8.1 ohms
57.6—59.6 ohms7.2—9.2 ohms
66.5—68.5 ohms
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