Mazda 1990 323 Workshop Manual Supplement page 241

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
K2
12
ENGINE FLARES UP OR SLIPS WHEN
ACCELERATING VEHICLE
[TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
3 ATF level low
3 Powertrain slippage (Forward clutch, reverse clutch, low and
reverse brake, one-way clutch 1, or one-way clutch 2)
3 Control valve stuck (Pressure regulator valve)
3 Oil pump worn
TEP
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% (149°F)
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
Check if engine stall speed is OK
Yes
Go to next step
w page K2-119
Engine stall speed: 2,550-2,650 rpm
No Check for cause (Refer to Evaluation) ccp page K2-121
K2-65