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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 11 (SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FS5A-EL))
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
Section 11 (Symptom Troubleshooting [Automatic Transaxle FS5A-El))
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Section 11 (Symptom Troubleshooting [Automatic Transaxle FS5A-El))
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- Automatic Transaxle Control System Wiring Diagram [FS5A-El]
- Foreword [FS5A-El]
- Basic Inspection [FS5A-El]
- Symptom Troubleshooting Item Table [FS5A-El]
- Quick Diagnosis Chart [FS5A-El]
- No. 1 Vehicle Does Not Move In D Range, Or In R Position [FS5A-El]
- No. 2 Vehicle Moves In N Position [FS5A-El]
- No. 3 Vehicle Moves In P Position, Or Parking Gear Does Not Disengage When P Is Disengaged [FS5A-El]
- No. 4 Excessive Creep [FS5A-El]
- No. 5 No Creep At All [FS5A-El]
- No. 6 Low Maximum Speed And Poor Acceleration [FS5A-El]
- No. 7 No Shifting [FS5A-El]
- No. 8 Does Not Shift To Fifth Gear (5GR) [FS5A-El]
- No. 9 Abnormal Shifting [FS5A-El]
- No. 10 Frequent Shifting [FS5A-El]
- No. 11 Shift Point Is High Or Low [FS5A-El]
- No. 12 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Non-Operation [FS5A-El]
- No. 13 No KICKDOWN [FS5A-El]
- No. 14 Engine Flares Up Or Slips When Upshifting Or Downshifting [FS5A-El]
- No. 15 Engine Flares Up Or Slips When Accelerating Vehicle [FS5A-El]
- No. 16 Judder Upon Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Operation [FS5A-El]
- No. 17 Excessive Shift Shock From N To D Or N To R Position/Range [FS5A-El]
- No. 18 Excessive Shift Shock Is Felt When Upshifting And Downshifting [FS5A-El]
- No. 19 Excessive Shift Shock On Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) [FS5A-El]
- No. 20 Noise Occurs At Idle When Vehicle Is Stopped In All Positions/Ranges [FS5A-El]
- No. 21 Noise Occurs At Idle When Vehicle Is Stopped In D Range, Or In R Position [FS5A-El]
- No. 22 No Engine Braking In 1GR Position Of M Range [FS5A-El]
- No. 23 Transaxle Overheats [FS5A-El]
- No. 24 Engine Stalls When Shifted To D Range, Or In R Position [FS5A-El]
- No. 25 Engine Stalls When Driving At Slow Speeds Or Stopping [FS5A-El]
- No. 26 Starter Does Not Work [FS5A-El]
- No. 27 Gear Position Indicator Light Does Not Illuminate In M Range [FS5A-El]
- No. 28 Gear Position Indicator Light Illuminates In D Range Or P, N, R Positions [FS5A-El]
- No. 29 Does Not Shift Up In M Range [FS5A-El]
- No. 30 Does Not Shift Down In M Range [FS5A-El]
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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.