DTC P0894 [FS5A-El]: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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DTC P0894 [FS5A-EL] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0894 Forward clutch power transmission malfunction
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • With the engine running, all of the following conditions are met:
    • ATF temperature 20°C {68°F} or more 
    • Vehicle speed 0 km/h {0 mph}  (brake on)
    • Even when 3 s or more have passed since the selector lever was shifted from the N position to the D range, the turbine speed will not decrease to less than 187 RPM.

Diagnostic support note: 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • The MIL does not illuminate if the TCM detects above malfunction conditions during the first drive cycle.
  • A PENDING CODE is not available.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is not available.
  • The AT warning light illuminates.
  • DTCs are stored in the TCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Forward clutch not engaged or slipped
  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between shift solenoid A terminal B and TCM terminal 1A
  • Shift solenoid A stuck on
  • VSS malfunction
  • TCM malfunction
RENDER: 1.0x

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