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Fig. 23: Identifying Oil Cooler & Oil Pipe
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8. Connect the input/turbine speed sensor terminal 2 to the battery positive terminal, connect the battery

negative terminal to input/turbine speed sensor terminal 1 through an ammeter set to a resistance of 100
ohm.

Fig. 24: Connecting Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Terminal 2 To Battery Positive Terminal
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

9. Measure the current while waving a magnet back and forth over the top of the input/turbine speed sensor

(less than 5 mm {0.197 in}).

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If there is any malfunction, replace the input/turbine speed sensor. (See INPUT/TURBINE
SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

Input/turbine speed sensor

SIGNAL REFERENCE

10. Install the input/turbine speed sensor. (See INPUT/TURBINE SPEED SENSOR

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

11. Install the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Signal Current (mA)

High

12.0-16.0

Low

4.0-8.0

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Fig. 25: Measuring Current Of Input/Turbine Speed Sensor
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12. Install the oil pipe. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

13. Install the oil cooler. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

14. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT

[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

15. Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7] .)

16. Connect the negative battery cable.

17. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-

EL].)

INPUT/TURBINE SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL,
AW6AX-EL]

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

[MZI-3.7] .)

3. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL,

AW6AX-EL].)

4. Remove the oil cooler.

5. Remove the oil pipe. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

WARNING:



A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine
and wait until then are cool before replacing the ATF.

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6. Remove the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

7. Remove the input/turbine speed sensor.

8. Install the input/turbine speed sensor.

Tightening torque

3.9-6.9 N.m {40-70 kgf.cm, 26-60 in.lbf}

9. Install the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

10. Install the oil pipe. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

11. Install the oil cooler. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

Fig. 27: Locating Input/Turbine Speed Sensor
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12. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT

CAUTION:



Do not damage the input/turbine speed sensor.

Fig. 26: Identifying Oil Cooler & Oil Pipe
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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13. Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7] .)

14. Connect the negative battery cable.

15. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-

EL].)

VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) INSPECTION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

[MZI-3.7] .)

3. Remove the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

4. Verify that there is no continuity between the coupler component terminals B19 and GND or B20 and

GND.

Fig. 28: Identifying Coupler Component
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If there is any malfunction, inspect the coupler component.



If the coupler component is normal, replace the ATX. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

CAUTION:



Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor
connection or corrosion. Be sure not to allow water or foreign
material on the connector when disconnecting.



Do not damage the terminals.

NOTE:



Inspect with a tester that can indicate more than 10 megohms
and confirm that the value is more than 1 megohm.

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