2011 Mazda RX8 2RTR-1.3LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Control Module: Testing and Inspection




TCM INSPECTION [SJ6A-EL]

Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)

NOTE:
- Use the ground of terminal 1P and 1X of the TCM when measuring terminal voltage, as an error may occur when connecting the negative circuit tester to ground.

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Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Inspection Using An Oscilloscope (Reference)

Turbine sensor (+)

- TCM terminal: 2A

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- Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y) 2 ms/DIV (X)
- Measuring condition: Vehicle speed at 30 km/h {19 mph} (D range 1GR)

Vehicle speed (+)

- TCM terminal: 2D

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- Oscilloscope setting: 2.5 V/DIV (Y) 1 ms/DIV (X)
- Measuring condition: Vehicle speed at 30 km/h {19 mph} (D range 1GR)

Shift solenoid F control (+)

- TCM terminal: 1Z

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- Oscilloscope setting: 2.5 V/DIV (Y) 1 ms/DIV (X)
- Measuring condition: M range 5GR

Shift solenoid F control (-)

- TCM terminal: 1O

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- Oscilloscope setting: 100 mV/DIV (Y) 1 ms/DIV (X)
- Measuring condition: M range 5GR

Shift solenoid G control (+)

- TCM terminal: 1Y

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- Oscilloscope setting: 2.5 V/DIV (Y) 1 ms/DIV (X)
- Measuring condition: M range 1GR

Shift solenoid G control (-)

- TCM terminal: 1L

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- Oscilloscope setting: 50 mV/DIV (Y) 1ms/DIV (X)
- Measuring condition: M range 1GR

TCC control solenoid control (+)

- TCM terminal: 1Q

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- Oscilloscope setting: 2.5 V/DIV (Y) 1 ms/DIV (X)
- Measuring condition: P, N position, Idle

TCC control solenoid control (-)

- TCM terminal: 1D

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- Oscilloscope setting: 50 mV/DIV (Y) 1 ms/DIV (X)
- Measuring condition: P, N position, Idle

Line pressure control solenoid control (+)

- TCM terminal: 1R

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- Oscilloscope setting: 2.5 V/DIV (Y) 1 ms/DIV (X)
- Measuring condition: P, N position, Idle

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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.
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