Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual - part 14

Using Scan Tool 

Ensure ignition is in OFF position. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) located under left side of 
instrument panel, near center console. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Check for stored DTC. See 
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION table. For trouble shooting of codes, see 
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS . 

appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

1997 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS NC4A-EL Electronic Controls

  

Fig. 2: Locating Data Link Connector (DLC) Location 
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION 

DTC No.

(1)

 Probable Cause

P0705 

Transmission Range Sensor Malfunction

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

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CLEARING CODES 

To clear DTC stored in TCM, use scan tool. See scan tool instruction manual. Road test vehicle. 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

COMPONENT CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION 

P0706 

Transmission Range Sensor Range/Performance

P0710 

(2)

 TFT Sensor Malfunction

P0711 

(2)

 TFT Sensor Range/Performance

P0715 

Input/Turbine Speed Sensor

P0725 

Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction

P0731 

Incorrect 1st Gear Ratio

P0732 

Incorrect 2nd Gear Ratio

P0733 

Incorrect 3rd Gear Ratio

P0734 

Incorrect 4th Gear Ratio

P0740 

TCC System Malfunction

P0750 

1-2 Shift Solenoid

P0755 

2-3 Shift Solenoid

P0760 

3-4 Shift Solenoid

P1720 

Vehicle Speed Sensor

P1743 

Lock-Up Solenoid Valve

P1765 

3-2 Timing Control Solenoid Valve

P1790 

Throttle Position Sensor

P1795 

Idle Switch

(1)

Check listed component for probable cause. Check wiring and connection of specified component.

(2)

Transmission Fluid Temperature.

Description

Location

Engine Control Module

Behind Passenger Seat

Input/Turbine Speed Sensor

Mounted To 4th Gear Case

Shift Solenoids

See Fig. 1

TCC Lock-Up Solenoid

See Fig. 1

Transmission Control Unit

Above Fuse Box

3-2 Control Valve

See Fig. 1

TFT Sensor

Mounted In-Line To Cooler Line

Vehicle Speed Sensor

Mounted In Speedometer

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

1997 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS NC4A-EL Electronic Controls

  

COMPONENT CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION 

(1)

 

Fig. 3: Locating Transmission Component Connectors

Component

See Fig.

Engine Control Module (ECM)

Fig. 5

Hold Switch

(2)

Instrument Cluster

(3)

Transmission Control Module (TCM)

Fig. 4

Valve Body Solenoids

(4)

(1)

For connector location see Fig. 3 .

(2)

See HOLD SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTING.

(3)

See VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) under COMPONENT TESTING.

(4)

See SOLENOID VALVES under COMPONENT TESTING.

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

1997 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS NC4A-EL Electronic Controls