Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Transaxle Range Sensor [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]

Purpose/Function

• The transaxle range sensor detects the position of the manual valve and selector lever.

• The transaxle range sensor signal is used for automatic shift control, manual shift control, TCC control, line pressure control, direct electric shift control, learning control, engine-transaxle integration control, and the on-board diagnostic system.

Construction

• The transaxle range sensor consists of a housing and slider which are installed to the control valve body as a part of the TCM.

• The slider is assembled to the housing and the pin which projects from the slider and is connected to the manual valve.

  

  
  

Operation

• When the selector lever is operated, the manual valve strokes via the manual shaft while the slider strokes via the slider pin.

• The transaxle range sensor detects the signal corresponding to the manual valve position according to the slider stroke. This signal is calculated in the TCM and detected as a range position.