Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 224 (SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION])
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
Section 224 (Symptom Troubleshooting [Automatic Transmission])
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Section 224 (Symptom Troubleshooting [Automatic Transmission])
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Automatic Transmission Control System Wiring Diagram
- Foreword
- Basic Inspection
- Symptom Troubleshooting Item Table
- Quick Diagnosis Chart
- No. 1: Vehicle Does Not Move In D Range, Or In R Position
- No. 2: Vehicle Does Not Move In R Position
- No. 3: Vehicle Does Not Move In D And M Ranges
- No. 4: Vehicle Moves In N Position
- No. 5: Vehicle Moves In P Position, Or Parking Gear Does Not Disengage When Shifted Out Of P Position
- No. 6: Excessive Creep
- No. 7: No Creep At All
- No. 8: Low Maximum Speed And Poor Acceleration
- No. 9: No Shifting
- No. 10: Does Not Shift To 4GR
- No. 11: Abnormal Shifting
- No. 12: Frequent Shifting
- No. 13: Shift Point Is High Or Low
- No. 14: Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Non-Operation
- No. 15: No KICKDOWN
- No. 16: Engine Flares Up Or Slips When Upshifting Or Downshifting
- No. 17: Engine Flares Up Or Slips When Accelerating Vehicle
- No. 18: Judder Upon Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Operation
- No. 19: Excessive Shift Shock From N To D Or N To R Position/Range
- No. 20: Excessive Shift Shock Is Felt When Upshifting And Downshifting
- No. 21: Excessive Shift Shock On Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)
- No. 22: Noise Occurs At Idle When Vehicle Is Stopped In All Positions/Ranges
- No. 23: Noise Occurs At Idle When Vehicle Is Stopped In D Range, Or In R Position
- No. 24: No Engine Breaking In 1GR Position Of M Range
- No. 25: Transmission Overheats
- No. 26: Engine Stalls When Shifted To D Range, Or In R Position
- No. 27: Engine Stalls When Driving At Slow Speeds Or Stopping
- No. 28: Starter Does Not Work
- No. 29: Gear Position Indicator Light Does Not Illuminate In M Range
- No. 30: Gear Position Indicator Light Illuminates In D Range Or P, N, R Positions
- No. 31: Does Not Upshift In M Range
- No. 32: Does Not Downshift In M Range
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.