Mazda 1990 323 Workshop Manual Supplement page 264

K2
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
20
TRANSAXLE OVERHEATS
DESCRIP-
*Burned smell from transaxle
TION
[TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
@ ATF level low
@ Lockup solenoid stuck
@ ATF thermosensor malfunction
@ Oil pump worn
@ Torque converter worn
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 Check if ATF level is OK Yes Go to next step
w page K2-134
Level:
Between notches on HOT side of level
gauge at 65% (149OF)
HOT
RANGE
No
Add ATF to specified level w page K2-134
2 Check if ATF condition is OK Yes Go to next step
w page K2-134
@ Clear pink: Normal condition
@ Dark or black (with friction material):
Worn powertrain components
@ Milky pink: Water contamination
@ Light to dark brown (Oxidation):
Overheated or old fluid
No No.2 condition
Overhaul transaxle and repair or
replace parts as necessary w page K2-134
No.3 or No.4 condition
Replace ATF
3 Connect EC-AT Tester to EC-AT control unit Yes Go to Steps 5, 8, 10, 11 and 12 in
Check if all output and input component indica- sequence
tions are correct (Especially lockup solenoid
valve)
No
No indication at all lamps
+ Go to next step
Individual lamp(s) does not illuminate
+ Check for cause
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