Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 1982

2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.
When using the IDS (laptop PC)
When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
3. Select the simulation items from the PID table.
4. Perform the simulation function, inspect the operations for each parts.
If there is no operation sound from the solenoid after the simulation function
inspection is performed, it is possible that there is an open or short circuit in
the wiring harness, or solenoid, or sticking and operation malfunction.
Simulation item tableX: Available
Simulation item
LPS Pressure control solenoid control signal in TCM
SSA Shift solenoid A
SSB Shift solenoid B
Select "DataLogger".
Select "Modules".
Select "TCM".
Select "Module Tests".
Select "TCM".
Select "DataLogger".
Applicable component
Operation
Unit/Condition
IG ONIdle
A N/A
On/Off N/A
On/Off N/A
TCM terminal
X 1E, 1R
X 1AF
X 1AB