Purpose/Function
A direct linear solenoid has been adopted for the solenoid valve which contributes to improved shift response, drive feel and reduced shift shock by the improved precision of the hydraulic pressure control.
Construction
The control valve body consists of integrated hydraulic control related parts and electronic control related parts.
The transaxle range sensor, output shaft speed sensor, turbine/input shaft speed sensor, and the control valve body connector are built into the TCM and integrated with the automatic transaxle.
The transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor, wiring harness, and the wiring harness cover bracket are built into the coupler component.
If any of the component parts of the control valve body has a malfunction, the control valve body must be replaced because the replacement of a single part is not possible except for the following parts:
On/off solenoid
Oil pressure switch A, oil pressure switch B
Coupler component (built into transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor)

Control Valve Body Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Control Valve Body [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections
at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified
service technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
• Brake ...
Front Door Garnish Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a utility knife.
1. Using a tape-wrapped fastener remover, remove clips A in the direction of
arrow (1), (2) shown in the figure.
2. Remove the double-sided adhesive tape in the positi ...
Audio Control Switch Operation
When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering
wheel is possible.
NOTE
Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions,
the switches will be inoperable.
• When the ignition is switched off.
• When the power button on the audio uni ...