Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Procedures (CAT. K, NO. 002/94)

Publication date: 1994-10-04
Reference number: CAT. K, NO. 002/94

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): CAT. K, NO. 002/94, Date of Issue: 10/4/94

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

Model(s): All Mazda Models with A/T

Category: K

Bulletin No. 002/94

Date: 10/4/94

APPLICABLE MODELS

All vehicles with automatic transmissions or automatic transaxles

DESCRIPTION

Follow the information listed in this bulletin when diagnosing automatic transmission/transaxle problems or after installing a new or rebuilt transmission/transaxle

A Service Adviser / Technician Check Sheet & Diagnostic Flow Chart is provided with this bulletin. See Fig 1 & Fig 2 . These are useful tools in preventing unnecessary replacement of transmissions, illustrating step by step diagnostics and are required for replacement authorization. Additional pads of fifty (50) are available free of charge from Helm, Inc. For additional information regarding transmission/transaxle diagnostics, refer to the applicable workshop manual and/or contact your regional/distributor hot line.

NOTE: If the transmission oil cooler is not cleaned with the proper power flushing equipment prior to repair completion, and comeback problems occur due to clogged oil cooler circuits, the repair cost will not be warrantable.

RECOMMENDED POWER FLUSHING MANUFACTURERS / EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer / Telephone Number	Part Number / Description
OTC / (800) 533-0492	60081 / Portable Torque Converter Oil Cooler Cleaner

NOTE:

Power flushers require installation of a 5 micron filter.
All of the above flushers require adapters / attachments for Mazda vehicle applications.
Questions regarding usage and applications should be directed to the flusher manufacturer.

Fig 1: Automatic Transmission Check Sheet

Fig 2: Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Flow Chart