Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 356

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle (AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL) - Mazda CX-9
[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)
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
CAUTION:
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
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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].)
NOTE:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
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.
Inspect with a tester that can indicate more than 10 megohms
and confirm that the value is more than 1 megohm.