A/T - Diagnostic Procedures
Bulletin No.: 002/94Issued: 10/4/94
Revised
Category
K
Applicable Model/s
All Models With A/T or ATX
Subject:
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
APPLICABLE MODELS
All vehicles with automatic transmissions or automatic transaxles
DESCRIPTION
Follow the information listed in this bulletin when diagnosing automatic transmission/transaxle problems or after installing a new or rebuilt transmission/transaxle
Contents:
Service Advisor / Technician Check Sheet & Diagnostic Flow Chart Power Flushing Equipment Recommendations
A supply of fifty (50) Service Advisor / Technician Check Sheets & Diagnostic Flow Charts are provided with this bulletin. These are useful tools in preventing unnecessary replacement of transmissions, illustrating step by step diagnostics and are required for replacement authorization. Additional pads of fifty (50) are available free of charge from Helm, Inc. For additional information regarding transmission/transaxle diagnostics, refer to the applicable workshop manual and/or contact your regional/distributor hot line.
NOTE:
If the transmission oil cooler is not cleaned with the proper power flushing equipment prior to repair completion, and comeback problems occur due to clogged oil cooler circuits, the repair cost will not be warrantable.
RECOMMENDED POWER FLUSHING MANUFACTURERS / EQUIPMENT
NOTE:
1) Power flushers require installation of a 5 micron filter.
2) All of the above flushers require adapters / attachments for Mazda vehicle applications.
3) Questions regarding usage and applications should be directed to the flusher manufacturer.