2002 MAZDA 6 low oil pressure

K2–74
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Evaluation of line pressure test
Stall Speed Test
1. Perform mechanical system test preparation. (See K2–72 Mechanical System Test Preparation.)
2. Connect a tachometer.
3. Start the engine.
4. Shift the selector lever to D range.
Caution
•Do not maintain WOT in any gear range for more than 5 seconds or transaxle damage will occur.
•If engine speed recorded by the tachometer exceeds maximum specified rpm, release the
accelerator pedal immediately. Clutch or band slippage is indicator.
5. Firmly depress the brake pedal with the left foot, and gently depress the accelerator pedal to the floor (WOT)
with the right.
6. When the engine speed no longer increases, quickly read the engine speed and release the accelerator pedal.
7. Shift the selector the to N position and let the engine idle for 1 minute or more to cool the ATF.
8. Perform stall tests for the remaining ranges and position in the same manner.
•R position
•Mrange (1GR, 2GR)
Engine stall speed
ATF temperature : 60—70 °C {140—158 °F}
Turn off all electrical loads
2,200—2,600 rpm
9. Turn off the engine.
Evaluation of stall test
Condition Possible cause
IdleBelow specificationLow pressure in all rangesWorn oil pump
Poor operation of each solenoid
Fluid leaking from oil strainer, oil pump, pressure regulator
valve, torque converter relief valve, and/or pressure relief valve
Pressure regulator valve or pilot valve sticking
Damaged pressure regulator valve spring or pilot valve spring
Low pressure in D and M
rangeFluid leaking from hydraulic circuit of low clutch
Low pressure in R position
onlyFluid leaking from hydraulic circuit of reverse clutch
Fluid leaking from hydraulic circuit of low and reverse brake
clutch
Above specification High pressure in all rangesThrottle position sensor out of adjustment
TFT sensor malfunction
Poor operation of shift solenoid
Pilot valve sticking
Pressure reducing valve or plug sticking
Stall Below specification Low pressure in all rangesThrottle position sensor out of adjustment
Pressure control solenoid malfunction
Poor operation of shift solenoid
Pilot valve sticking
Pressure reducing valve or plug sticking
Condition Possible cause
Above specificationIn all forward ranges and R
positionInsufficient line pressure
Worm oil pump
Poor operation of low clutch
Poor adjustment or malfunction of TR switch
Oil leaking from oil pump, control valve, and/or transmission
case
Pressure regulator valve or pilot valve sticking
In all forward ranges Low clutch slippage
Low one-way clutch slippage
Reduction one-way clutch slippage
In R positionLow and reverse brake slippage
Reverse clutch slippage
Reduction brake slippage
Below specificationIn all forward ranges and R
positionEngine out of tune
One-way clutch slippage within torque converter

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
K2–75
K2
Time Lag Test
1. Perform mechanical system test preparation. (See K2–72 Mechanical System Test Preparation.)
2. Start the engine.
3. Warm up the engine until the ATF temperature reaches 60—70°C {140—158°F}. Shift the selector lever from N
position to D range.
4. Use a stopwatch to measure the time it takes from shifting until engagement is felt. Take three measurements
for each test and average the results using the following formula.
Formula
Average time lag = (Time 1 + Time 2 + Time 3) / 3
5. Perform the test for the following shifts in the same manner.
•N position → P position
Time lag
N → D range ... approx. 0.5—1.0 second
N → R position ... approx. 0.6— 1.0 second
Evaluation of time lag test
End Of SieROAD TESTA6E571401030210Road Test Preparation
1. Inspect the engine coolant. (See Section E.)
2. Inspect the engine oil. (See D–8 ENGINE OIL INSPECTION.)
3. Inspect the ATF levels. (See K2–78 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION.)
4. Inspect the idle speed and ignition timing in P position. (See F1–22 IDLE SPEED INSPECTION (4WD).)
5. Bring up the engine and transaxle to normal operating temperature.
Shift Diagram
D range (normal mode)
Condition Possible Cause
Above specificationN → D shiftInsufficient line pressure in all forward ranges
Low clutch slippage
Low one-way clutch slippage
Reduction one-way clutch slippage
N → R shiftInsufficient line pressure in R position
Low and reverse brake slippage
Reverse clutch slippage
Reduction brake slippage
0/8 1/8
2/8
3/8
4/8
5/8
6/8
7/8
8/8
TCC OPERATION AVAILABLE
VEHICLE SPEED km/h {mph}
THROTTLE OPENING
SHIFT UP
4GR
TCC
OFF
SHIFT DOWN
0
{0}20
{12}40
{25}60
{37}80
{50}100
{63}120
{75}140
{87}160
{99}180
{112}220
{137} 200
{124} 112 23
2
2 232
34
4534
45
5GR TCC ON
4GR TCC ON
5GR TCC OFF
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K2–78
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Evaluation
End Of SieAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTIONA6E571419001201Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
1. One way of determining whether the transaxle should be replaced is by noting:
•If the ATF is muddy or varnished.
•If the ATF smells strange or unusual.
ATF Condition
Condition Possible Cause
No 1-2 up- or downshiftStuck shift solenoid C
Stuck shift valve C
Wore 2-4 brake
Trouble intermediate sensor
No 2-3 up- or downshiftStuck shift solenoid A
Stuck shift valve A
Wore high clutch
No 3-4 up- or downshiftStuck shift solenoid B
Stuck shift valve B
Wore 2-4 brake
No 4-5 up- or downshiftStuck shift solenoid A
Stuck shift valve A
Wore direct clutch
Trouble TFT
TCC non operation shiftStuck TCC solenoid valve
Stuck TCC valve
Incorrect shift pointTrouble VSS output signal
Trouble TR switch
Trouble TP signal and engine torque signal
Excessive shift shock slippageStuck pressure control solenoid
Stuck pressure regulator valve
Stuck pressure modifier valve
Stuck accumulator valve A, B, or C
Stuck 2-4 brake solenoid valve
Stuck high clutch solenoid valve
Stuck low clutch accumulator
Stuck 2-4 brake accumlator
Stuck high clutch accumlator
Stuck direct clutch accumlator
Stuck reduction accumlator
Trouble VSS
No Engine braking effect Wore reduction brake band
Stuck reduction reducing valve
Stuck reduction timing valve
Stuck reduction timing solenoid valve
Condition Possible cause
Clear dark red Normal—
Light red (pink) Contaminated with water•Broken oil cooler inside of radiator
•Poor filler tube installation:
Problem could be occurring to parts inside the
transaxle by water contamination. If necessary,
exchange transaxle.
Reddish
brownHas burnt smell and metal
specs are foundDeteriorated ATFDefect powertrain components inside of transaxle:
Specks cause wide range of problems by plugging up
in oil pipe, control valve body and oil cooler in radiator.
•When large amount of metal specks are found.
Exchange transaxle if necessary.
•Implement flushing operation as there is a
possibility to have specks plugging up oil pipe and/
or oil cooler inside of radiator.
Has no burnt smell Normal•Discoloration by oxidation

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
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K2
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Inspection
Caution
•The ATF amount varies according to ATF's temperature. Therefore, when checking the ATF level or
replacing the ATF, use a thermometer to measure the temperature then adjust the ATF amount to
the specified level according to the specified temperature.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Apply the parking brake and position wheel chocks securely to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
3. Adjust the length of the thermistor probe measure to the measure same as the dipstick and hold the probe with
a paper holder.
4. Insert into the filler tube and measure the
temperature.
5. Warm up the engine until the ATF reaches (60—
70 °C {140—158 °F}).
Caution
•Do not warm the transaxle by performing
stalls. This will damage the torque
converter.
Note
•In some cases it may be necessary to
inspect the ATF in the cool range 15—25 °C
{59—77 °F} before warming up the engine.
6. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to each range (P—M), pausing momentarily in each
range.
7. Shift back to P position.
Note
•If the ATF level is too high or too low in hot condition, the following problems may be the cause.
8. While the engine is idling, verify that the ATF level
is in the HOT (65 °C {149 °F}) range. Add the
ATF specified type of, if necessary. (See K2–80
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF)
REPLACEMENT.)
ATF type
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron
®III)
Capacity (Approximate quantity)
8.3 L {8.8 US qt, 7.3 Imp qt}
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ATF level Condition Possible cause
Too lowLine pressure is
lower than the
specificationAir in transaxle oil passage
due to slipping or damaged
clutch mechanism
Too high ATF is hotATF deteriorated due to
slipping clutch or stuck
valve
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K2–108
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E5714199002031. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the ATF into a container. (See K2–80 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the radiator. (See Section E.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Add ATF to the specified level. (See K2–80 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Inspect for oil leakage from the oil pipes and oil hoses.
9. Inspect for coolant from the hoses.
10. Inspect the ATF level and condition. (See K2–78 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION.)
11. Carry out the line pressure test. (See K2–72 MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST.)
12. Carry out the road test. (See K2–75 ROAD TEST.)
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Radiator (In Tank Oil Cooler) Installation Note
1. The automatic transaxle oil cooler flushing must be performed whenever a transaxle is removed for service
because the existing fluid may be contaminated, and to prevent contamination of new fluid.
Note
• The flushing must be performed after installation of the overhauled or replacing transaxle.
2. Follow the instructions in the manufacturer’s publication for flushing operation.
R
R
1
2
1
3
4
2
R2
R2
R
7.8—10.8 N·m
{80—110 kgf·cm, 69.5—95.4 in·lbf} 7.8—10.8 N·m
{80—110 kgf·cm, 69.5—95.4 in·lbf}24—35
{2.5—3.5, 18—26}
2
5
AB
A
B
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
R
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1Oil hose
(See K2–109 Oil Pipe, Hose Clamp, Oil Hose
Installation Note)
2 Hose clamp
(See K2–109 Oil Pipe, Hose Clamp, Oil Hose
Installation Note)
3Oil cooler4 Oil pipe
(See K2–109 Oil Pipe, Hose Clamp, Oil Hose
Installation Note)
5 Radiator (in tank oil cooler)
(See K2–108 Radiator (In Tank Oil Cooler)
Installation Note)

K2–142
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
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Diagnostic procedure
12VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0720
COMPLETED
•Make sure to reconnect all disconnected
connectors.
•Clear DTC from memory using WDS or
equivalent.
•Drive vehicle with vehicle speed 40 km/h {25
mph} or above for 2 second or more
•Is same DTC present?Yes Replace TCM, then go to next step.
(See K2–96 TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
No Go to next step.
13VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
•Perform “After Repair Procedure”.
(See K2–124 AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE.)
•Is there any DTC present?Yes Go to applicable DTC inspection.
No Troubleshooting completed. STEP INSPECTION ACTION
DTC P0740 TCC system malfunction
DETECTION
CONDITION•RPM difference between crankshaft (engine speed signal) and reverse clutch drum (input/turbine speed
sensor signal) exceeds the pre-programmed value.
Diagnostic support note:
•This is continuous monitor (CCM).
•MIL illuminates if TCM detects the above malfunction conditions in two consecutive drive cycles.
•PENDING CODE is available.
•FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
•AT warning light does not indication.
•DTC is stored in TCM memory.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•ATF level low.
•Deteriorated ATF.
•TCC solenoid valve and pressure control solenoid stuck.
•Line pressure low.
•Oil pump malfunction.
•Control valve stuck
•Torque convert clutch malfunction
•TCM malfunction.
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN
RECORDED
•Has FREEZE FRAME PID DATA been
recorded?Yes Go to next step.
No Record FREEZE FRAME PID DATA on repair order, then
go to next step.
2VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION
AVAILABILITY
•Check for related Service Bulletins and/or on-
line repair information availability.
•Is any related repair information available?Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to available repair
information.
•If vehicle is not repaired, go to next step.
No Go to next step.
3CHECK ATF CONDITION
•Turn ignition key to OFF.
•Check ATF condition.
—Clear red: Normal
—Milky: Water mixed in fluid
—Reddish brown: Deteriorated ATF
•Is it okay?
(See K2–78 Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)
Condition Inspection.)Yes Go to next step.
No If ATF color milky or reddish brown, replace ATF, then go to
Step 5.
(See K2–80 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF)
REPLACEMENT.)
4CHECK ATF LEVEL
•Start engine.
•Warm up ATX.
•Is ATF level within specification?
(See K2–79 Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)
Level Inspection.)Yes Go to next step.
No Adjust ATF level, then go to Step 9.
(See K2–79 Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level
Inspection.)

ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
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5INSPECT LINE PRESSURE
•Start engine.
•Measure line pressure.
Specification
—D range, M (2GR) range
Idle: 290—490 kPa {3.0—4.9 kgf/cm
2, 43—69
psi}
Stall: 1,550—1,750 kPa {15.8—17.8 kgf/cm
2,
225—254 psi}
—M (1GR) range, R position
Idle:550—750 kPa {5.6—7.6 kgf/cm
2, 80—
109 psi}
Stall: 1,550—1,750 kPa {15.8—17.8 kgf/cm
2,
225—254 psi}
•Is line pressure within specification?
(See K2–72 Line Pressure Test.)Yes Go to next step.
No All ranges: Replace or overhaul oil pump or control valve
body, then go to Step 10.
Any ranges: Replace or overhaul automatic transaxle, then
go to Step 10.
(See K2–99 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AND TRANSFER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6CLICK TEST OF SOLENOID VALVES
•Turn ignition key to OFF.
•Disconnect terminal component No.1(12-pin).
•Apply battery voltage to terminal component
No.1 (12-pin) terminals (transaxle case side).
—TCC solenoid vale: B
—Pressure control solenoid: D
•Verify the click sounds of TCC solenoid valve
and pressure control solenoid.
•Are there click sounds?Yes Go to next step.
No Replace TCC solenoid valve or pressure control solenoid,
then go to Step 10.
(See K2–105 CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.)
7INSPECT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ENGINE
SPEED AND TURBINE SPEED
•Inspect difference between engine speed and
turbine speed during TCC operation in 5GR
•Drive vehicle under following condition
—TR switch position: D range
—Gear position: 5GR
—TCC solenoid valve: ON
•Is difference between engine speed (RPM PID)
and turbine speed okay?
Difference
Below 99 rpmYes Go to Step
No Go to next step.
8INSPECT OPERATION OF EACH VALVE AND
EACH SPRING
•Remove control valve body.
•Disassemble control valve body.
•Is each valve operation okay and is return
spring okay?Yes Replace torque converter, then go to next step.
No Replace control valve body, then go to next step.
(See K2–105 CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.)
9VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0740
COMPLETED
•Make sure to reconnect all disconnected
connectors.
•Clear DTC from memory using WDS or
equivalent.
•Start engine.
•Warm up ATX.
•Drive vehicle under following condition for 10
seconds or more.
—Vehicle speed (VSS PID): Within 10—87
km/h {6—54 mph}
—Gear position: 5GR
—TR switch position: D range
—TCC solenoid valve: ON
•Is there pending code present?Yes Replace TCM, then go to next step.
(See K2–96 TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
No Go to next step.
10VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
•Perform “After Repair Procedure”.
(See K2–124 AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE.)
•Is there any DTC present?Yes Go to applicable DTC inspection.
No Troubleshooting completed. STEP INSPECTION ACTION

TROUBLESHOOTING
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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
29
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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