Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Transaxle Range Sensor [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
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The transaxle range sensor detects the position of the manual valve and selector lever.
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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
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The transaxle range sensor consists of a housing and slider which are installed to the control valve body as a part of the TCM.
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The slider is assembled to the housing and the pin which projects from the slider and is connected to the manual valve.
Operation
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When the selector lever is operated, the manual valve strokes via the manual shaft while the slider strokes via the slider pin.
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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.
Transaxle Fluid Temperature (Tft) Sensor [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor detects the ATF temperature
in the oil pan.
The transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor signal is used for automatic
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Automatic
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Other materials:
Expansion Valve
Purpose
The expansion valve atomizes liquid refrigerant to facilitate cooling of
the evaporator.
Function
The expansion valve reduces the pressure of liquid refrigerant rapidly to
facilitate vaporization of the atomized refrigerant at the evaporator, and adjusts
the refr ...
Overheating
Overheating
If the High engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates, the vehicle
loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably
too hot.
WARNING
Switch the ignition to off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting
to work near the c ...
Vanity Mirror Illumination Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the sunvisor..
3. Verify that the continuity between the vanity mirror illumination terminals
is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the sunvisor.
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