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2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Automatic Transmission DTCS: SJ6A-El
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST SJ6A-EL
| DTC No. | Condition | MIL | AT warning light | DC | Memory function | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P0601 | Flash ROM malfunction | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0601 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0603 | EEPROM malfunction | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0603 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0604 | RAM malfunction | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0604 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0707 | Transmission range (TR) switch circuit low input (short to ground) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0707 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0708 | Transmission range (TR) switch circuit high input (open circuit) | X | X | 2 | X | (See DTC P0708 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0711 | Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor malfunction (stuck) | X | X | 2 | X | (See DTC P0711 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0712 | Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor circuit malfunction (short to ground) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0712 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0713 | Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor circuit malfunction (short to power/open circuit) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0713 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0717 | Turbine sensor circuit malfunction (open circuit/short circuit) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0717 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0722 | Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) circuit malfunction (open circuit/short circuit) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0722 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0751 | Shift solenoid A malfunction (stuck off) | X | X | 2 | X | (See DTC P0751 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0752 | Shift solenoid A malfunction (stuck on) | X | X | 2 | X | (See DTC P0752 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0756 | Shift solenoid B malfunction (stuck off) | X | X | 2 | X | (See DTC P0756 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0757 | Shift solenoid B malfunction (stuck on) | X | X | 2 | X | (See DTC P0757 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0761 | Shift solenoid C malfunction (stuck off) | X | X | 2 | X | (See DTC P0761 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0762 | Shift solenoid C malfunction (stuck on) | X | X | 2 | X | (See DTC P0762 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0766 | Shift solenoid D malfunction (stuck off) | X | X | 2 | X | (See DTC P0766 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| Shift solenoid G malfunction (stuck on) | X | X | 2 | X | (See DTC P0766 [SJ6A-EL] ) | |
| P0781 | 1 -2 shift valve malfunction | X | X | 2 | X | (See DTC P0781 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0813 | Reverse sequence valve malfunction | X | X | 2 | X | (See DTC P0813 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0819 | Manual switch/up switch/down switch circuit malfunction (open circuit/short circuit) | - | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0819 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0826 | Steering shift switch circuit malfunction (open circuit/short to ground) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0826 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0882 | TCM B+ low (less than 9 V) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0882 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0961 | Line pressure control solenoid range/performance (stuck) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0961 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0962 | Line pressure control solenoid circuit malfunction (short to ground/open circuit) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0962 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0963 | Line pressure control solenoid circuit malfunction (short to power) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0963 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0969 | Shift solenoid F range/performance (stuck) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0969 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0970 | Shift solenoid F circuit malfunction (short to ground/open circuit) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0970 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0971 | Shift solenoid F circuit malfunction (short to power) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0971 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0973 | Shift solenoid A circuit malfunction (short to ground) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0973 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0974 | Shift solenoid A circuit malfunction (short to power/open circuit) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0974 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0976 | Shift solenoid B circuit malfunction (short to ground) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0976 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0977 | Shift solenoid B circuit malfunction (short to power/open circuit) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0977 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0979 | Shift solenoid C circuit malfunction (short to ground) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0979 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0980 | Shift solenoid C circuit malfunction (short to power/open circuit) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0980 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0982 | Shift solenoid D circuit malfunction (short to ground) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0982 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0983 | Shift solenoid D circuit malfunction (short to power/open circuit) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0983 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0985 | Shift solenoid E circuit malfunction (short to ground) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0985 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P0986 | Shift solenoid E circuit malfunction (short to power/open circuit) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P0986 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P2719 | Shift solenoid G range/performance (stuck) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P2719 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P2720 | Shift solenoid G circuit malfunction (short to ground/open circuit) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P2720 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P2721 | Shift solenoid G circuit malfunction (short to power) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P2721 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P2757 | Torque converter clutch (TCC) stuck off | X | X | 2 | X | (See DTC P2757 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P2758 | Torque converter clutch (TCC) stuck on | X | X | 2 | X | (See DTC P2758 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P2762 | TCC control solenoid range/performance (stuck) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P2762 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P2763 | TCC control solenoid circuit malfunction (short to power) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P2763 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| P2764 | TCC control solenoid circuit malfunction (short to ground/open circuit) | X | X | 1 | X | (See DTC P2764 [SJ6A-EL] ) |
| U0073 | CAN BUS OFF | (See FOREWORD [MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM] .) | ||||
| U0100 | TCM cannot receive any signals from PCM | (See FOREWORD [MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM] .) | ||||
| U0121 | Lost communication with ABS HU/CM or DSC HU/CM | (See FOREWORD [MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM] .) | ||||
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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.
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