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

4. Verify that continuity or resistance at terminal is as indicated in the terminal continuity/resistance table. 



If there is any malfunction, inspect the parts under "Inspection item (s)". 



If the system does not work properly even though the parts or related wiring harnesses do not 
have any malfunction, replace the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 
[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].) 

Fig. 38: Identifying Coupler Component 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

Terminal Continuity/Resistance Table (Reference)  

Fig. 39: Identifying Coupler Component & TCM Short Cord Connector (TCM Side) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

A14

CAN_H

PCM

serial communication, 
good/no good judgment by 
terminal voltage is not 
possible. Carry out 
inspection according to 
DTCs.

-



Inspect related 
harness  

 

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CONTINUITY RESISTANCE REFERENCE

Terminal

Signal

Connected 

to

Test Condition

Continuity/Resistance

Inspection item 

A9

System 
GND

GND

Constant

Continuity



Inspect relate
harness  

B1

Line 
pressure 
control 
solenoid 
control 
GND

Line 
pressure 
control 
solenoid



Inspect 
resistance 
between 
couple 
component 
terminals 
B3 and B1 
(wiring 
harness-
side).  

ATF 
temperature: 
20°C {68°
F}

5.0-5.6 (ohms)



Inspect line 
pressure contr
solenoid (See
SOLENOID 
VALVE 
INSPECTIO
[AW6A-EL, 
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness  

B2

Shift 
solenoid B 
control

Shift 
solenoid B

ATF temperature: 20°C {68°
F}

11-15 (ohms)



Inspect sh

solenoid B 

SOLENO

VALVE

INSPECTI

[AW6A-E

AW6AX-E



Inspect rela

harness

B3

Line 
pressure 
control 
solenoid 
control

Line 
pressure 
control 
solenoid



Inspect 
resistance 
between 
couple 
component 
terminals 
B3 and B1 
(wiring 
harness-
side).  

ATF 
temperature: 
20°C {68°
F}

5.0-5.6 (ohms)



Inspect line 
pressure contr
solenoid (See
SOLENOID 
VALVE 
INSPECTIO
[AW6A-EL, 
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness  

B4

TCC control 
solenoid 
control 
GND

TCC control 
solenoid



Inspect 
resistance 
between 
couple 
component 
terminals 
B9 and B4 
(wiring 
harness-
side).  

ATF 
temperature: 
20°C {68°
F}

5.0-5.6 (ohms)



Inspect TCC 
control soleno
(See SOLEN
VALVE 
INSPECTIO
[AW6A-EL, 
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness  

 

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B5

Shift 
solenoid A 
control

Shift 
solenoid A

ATF temperature: 20°C {68°
F}

11-15 (ohms)



Inspect sh

solenoid A 

SOLENO

VALVE

INSPECTI

[AW6A-E

AW6AX-E



Inspect rela

harness

B7

TFT sensor 
GND

TFT sensor



Inspect 
resistance 
between 
couple 
component 
terminals 
B7 and B8 
(wiring 
harness-
side).  

ATF 
temperature: 
10°C {50°
F}

5.62-7.31 (kilohms)



Inspect TFT s
(See 
TRANSAXL
FLUID 
TEMPERAT
(TFT) SENS
INSPECTIO
[AW6A-EL, 
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness  

ATF 
temperature: 
25°C {77°
F}

Approx. 3.5 (kilohms)

B8

TFT sensor

ATF 
temperature: 
110°C 
{230°F}

0.22-0.27 (kilohms)

B9

TCC control 
solenoid 
control

TCC control 
solenoid



Inspect 
resistance 
between 
couple 
component 
terminals 
B9 and B4 
(wiring 
harness-
side).  

ATF 
temperature: 
20°C {68°
F}

5.0-5.6 (ohms)



Inspect TCC 
control soleno
(See SOLEN
VALVE 
INSPECTIO
[AW6A-EL, 
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness  

B10

Shift 
solenoid C 
control 
GND

Shift 
solenoid C



Inspect 
resistance 
between 
couple 
component 
terminals 
B11 and 
B10 
(wiring 
harness-
side).  

ATF 
temperature: 
20°C {68°
F}

5.0-5.6 (ohms)



Inspect shift 
solenoid C (S
SOLENOID 
VALVE 
INSPECTIO
[AW6A-EL, 
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness  

B11

Shift 
solenoid C 
control

B12

Input/turbine 
speed sensor 



Inspect 
input/turbine 
sensor (See 

 

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(-)

Input/turbine 
speed sensor



Inspect for continuity 
between couple 
component terminals 
B12 and B13 (wiring 
harness-side).  

Continuity

INPUT/TUR
SPEED SEN
INSPECTIO
[AW6A-EL, 
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness  

B13

Input/turbine 
speed sensor 
(+)

B14

Shift 
solenoid E 
control

Shift 
solenoid E



Inspect 
resistance 
between 
couple 
component 
terminals 
B14 and 
B22 
(wiring 
harness-
side).  

ATF 
temperature: 
20°C {68°
F}

5.0-5.6 (ohms)



Inspect shift 
solenoid E (S
SOLENOID 
VALVE 
INSPECTIO
[AW6A-EL, 
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness  

B16

Shift 
solenoid F 
control 
GND

Shift 
solenoid F



Inspect 
resistance 
between 
couple 
component 
terminals 
B21 and 
B16 
(wiring 
harness-
side).  

ATF 
temperature: 
20°C {68°
F}

5.0-5.6 (ohms)



Inspect shift 
solenoid F (Se
SOLENOID 
VALVE 
INSPECTIO
[AW6A-EL, 
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness  

B17

Shift 
solenoid D 
control

Shift 
solenoid D



Inspect 
resistance 
between 
couple 
component 
terminals 
B17 and 
B18 
(wiring 
harness-
side).  

ATF 
temperature: 
20°C {68°
F}

5.0-5.6 (ohms)



Inspect shift 
solenoid D (S
SOLENOID 
VALVE 
INSPECTIO
[AW6A-EL, 
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness  

B18

Shift 
solenoid D 
control 
GND

B19

Vehicle 
speed (-)

VSS



Inspect for continuity 
between couple 
component terminals 

Continuity



Inspect VSS (
VEHICLE 
SPEED SEN
(VSS) 
INSPECTIO

 

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