MAZDA 626 1987 Workshop Manual
Manufacturer: MAZDA, Model Year: 1987, Model line: 626, Model: MAZDA 626 1987Pages: 1865, PDF Size: 94.35 MB
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TROUBLESHOOTING (G4A-HL) 7B 
The following figure shows the locations where fluid leakage may possibly occur. 
1. Oil pan 
2. Control valve body cover 
3. Oil pump 
4. Inhibitor switch 
5. Speedometer driven gear 
6. Oil filler tube 
7. Throttle cable 
8. Governor cover 
9. Bearing cover 
10. Driveshaft 
11. Square head plug 
12. Transaxle case 
13. Drain plug 
14. Oil cooler return pipe 
15. Oil cooler outlet pipe 
16. Blind plugs 
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4. Inhibitor Switch 
Check the inhibitor switch for operation. (Refer to 
page 7B—65) 
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5. Throttle Cable 
(1) Check the inner and outer cable for damage. 
(2) Make sure that the accelerator operates 
smoothly. 
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6. Idle Speed 
Check idle speed. (Refer to Section 4A) 
7. Tire Inflation Pressure 
Check tire inflation pressure. (Refer to Section 12) 
8. Ignition Timing 
Check ignition timing. (Refer to Section 5) 
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TROUBLESHOOTING (G4A-HL) 7B 
STEP 2 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSPECTION) 
In this step, the function of the electrical control system (Inhibition of OD and lock-up) is checked. The 
electrical control system components should be checked to determine if it functions correctly. 
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O/D OFF Switch Inhibition Function 
1. Warm up the engine and ATF. 
2. Check that the D range, OD, and lock-up is 
provided. 
3. When driving the vehicle with D range, OD, and 
lock-up selected, depress the O/D OFF switch and 
check that OD and lock-up is cancelled. 
4. If not cancelled, check the O/D OFF switch. 
5. Release the O/D OFF switch after completion. 
Cruise Control Switch Inhibition Function 
1. Drive the vehicle in D range, OD, and lock-up 
selected again. 
2. Depress the Set switch of the cruise control and 
check that OD and lock-up is cancelled. 
3. If not cancelled, check the cruise control system. 
4. Again drive the vehicle in D range, OD, and 
lock-up. 
5. Turn the Resume switch of the cruise control and 
check that OD and lock-up is cancelled. 
6. If not cancelled, check the cruise control system. 
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Water Temperature Switch Inhibition Function 
1. Stop the vehicle. 
2. Disconnect the water temperature switch con-
nector. 
3. Drive the vehicle in D range selected. 
4. Check that OD and lock-up does not operate. 
5. If not cancelled, check the wiring harness of the 
water temperature switch. 
6. Stop the vehicle and reconnect the water temper-
ature switch connector. 
Kick-down Switch Inhibition Function 
1. Connect the terminals of the kick-down switch con-
nector with a jumper wire. 
2. Drive the vehicle in D range selected. 
3. Check that the OD and lock-up do not achieve. 
4. If not correct, check wiring harness of kick-down 
switch. 
5. Stop the vehicle and reconnect the connector to 
the switch. 
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TROUBLESHOOTING (G4A-HL) 7B 
STEP 3 (STALL TEST) 
This step is performed to determine if there is slippage of the friction elements or malfunction of the 
hydraulic components. 
Preparation 
Check the following items prior to testing: 
1. Engine coolant, engine oil and ATF levels. 
2. Warm the engine thoroughly to raise the ATF temperature to operating level (50—80°C, 122—176°F). 
3. Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear wheels. 
Pull the parking brake Water temperature 
ATF 
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Procedure 
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1. Connect a tachometer to the engine. 
2. Shift the selector lever to D range. 
3. Depress the brake pedal firmly with the left foot and gradually depress the accelerator pedal with 
the right foot. 
4. Read and note the engine speed as soon as it becomes constant, then release the accelerator pedal. 
Caution 
Steps 3 to 4 must be performed within 5 seconds. 
5. Shift the selector to N range and run the engine at idle speed for at least one minutes. 
Note This one minute idle period is performed to cool the ATF and prevent oil degradation. 
6. Perform stall tests for the following ranges in the same manner. 
(1) 2 range 
(2) 1 range 
(3) R range 
Standard stall speed: 
FE engine F8 engine 
D.S.L range 2430—2530 rpm D.S.L range 2180—2280 rpm 
R range 2390—2490 rpm R range 2140—2240 rpm 
Caution 
Always provide adequate cooling time between individual range stall tests. 
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Evaluation 
Condition Possible cause 
Above specification 
In all ranges Insufficient line pressure 
Worn oil pump 
Above specification 
In all ranges Insufficient line pressure Oil leakage from oil pump, control valve, and/or transaxle case 
Stuck pressure regulator valve 
Above specification 
In D 2, and 1 One-way clutch 1 slipping 
Above specification 
In D range only One-way clutch 2 slipping 
Above specification In 2 range only 2-4 brake slipping Above specification 
In R range only 
Low and reverse brake slipping 
Above specification 
In R range only 
Reverse clutch slipping 
Above specification 
In R range only Perform a road test, to determine if this is caused by the low and reverse brake or the reverse clutch, as follows: 
a) Effective engine braking in 1 range Front clutch 
b) No engine braking in 1 range Low and reverse brake 
Within specification All shift control elements within transaxle are functioning 
normally. 
Below specification 
Engine out of tune 
Below specification One-way clutch slipping within torque converter 
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STEP 4 (TIME LAG TEST) 
If the selector lever is shifted while the engine is idling, there will be a certain time lapse, or time lag, 
before shock is felt. This step checks this time lag for checking the condition of the N-D and N-R ac-
cumulators, forward, reverse and one-way clutches, and low and reverse brake. 
Preparation 
Perform the preparation procedure shown in the STEP 3 (STALL TEST). 
Procedure 
1. Start the engine and check that the idle speed is 900 l5o rpm. 
2. Shift from N range to D range 
3. Measure the time it takes from shifting until shock is felt using a stop watch. 
4. Shift the selector to N range and run the engine at idle speed for at least one minute. 
5. Perform the test for the shift from N range to R range in the same manner. 
Note 
Make three measurements for each test and take the average value. 
Specified time lag: N -> D range 0.4—1.2 second 
N -> R range 0.4—1.5 second 
Evaluation 
Condition Possible Cause 
N D shift 
More than specification 
Insufficient line pressure 
N D shift 
More than specification Forward clutch slipping 
N D shift 
More than specification One-way clutch 1 slipping N D shift 
More than specification 
One-way clutch 2 slipping N D shift 
Less than specification N-D accumulator not operating properly 
N D shift 
Less than specification Excessive line pressure 
N-R shift 
More than specification 
Insufficient line pressure 
N-R shift 
More than specification Low & reverse brake slipping 
N-R shift 
More than specification 
Reverse clutch slipping N-R shift 
Less than specification N-R accumulator not operating properly 
N-R shift 
Less than specification Excessive line pressure 
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STEP 5 (ROAD TEST) 
This step is performed to inspect for problems at the various ranges.
 If
 these tests show any problems, 
adjust or replace by referring to the mechanical sections. 
Perform the test at normal ATF operating temperature (50—80°C, 122—176°F). 
D Range Test 
Shift point, shift pattern, and shift shock 
1. Shift the selector lever to D range and depress the OD OFF switch. 
2. Accelerate the vehicle with half (4/8) and full (8/8) throttle valve opening. 
3. Check that 1-2, 2-3 and 3-OD up-shifts and downshifts and lock-up are obtained. The shift points 
must be as shown in the D range shift diagram. 
Note 
a) Vehicle speed on a chassis roller may not meet the specified shift diagram because of 
tire size. 
b) There is no lock-up or OD when the coolant temperature is below 72°C (162°F), and when 
the OD OFF switch is depressed. 
4. Check the up and down shifts for shift shock or slippage. 
5. While driving in 3rd (50—60 km/h, 31—37 mph) shift the selector lever to 2 range and check that 
3-2 downshift immediately occurs, then decelerate and check that engine braking effect is felt in 
2nd gear. 
D range shift diagram 
FE engine 
Caution 
8/8 n 
-OD 
0 20(12) 40(25) 60(37) 80(50) 100(63) 120(74) 140(87) 
Vehicle speed km/h (mph) 
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Noise and vibration 
Drive the vehicle in OD (lock-up), OD (no lock-up), 3rd and check for abnormal noise or vibration. 
Note 
Abnormal noise and vibration can also be caused by the torque converter, drive shaft, or 
differential. Therefore, checking of cause must be made with extreme care. 
Kick-down 
Drive the vehicle in OD, 3rd and 2nd gears and check that kick-down occurs for OD-*3, OD->2, 3-*2, 
3->1, 2-> 1, and the shift points are as shown in the shift diagram. 
2 Range Test 
Shift pattern 
1. Shift the selector lever to 2 range. 
2. Accelerate the vehicle in 2 range and check that 2nd gear is held. 
Noise and vibration 
Drive the vehicle in 2nd gear and check for abnormal noise or vibration. 
Note 
Abnormal noise and vibration can also be caused by the torque converter, drive shaft or 
differential. Therefore, checking of cause must be made with extreme care. 
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