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by SimonD
Sat Jun 30, 2018 1:31 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Transmission not changing up to 4th and lock-up not working.
Replies: 17
Views: 8208

Re: Transmission not changing up to 4th and lock-up not working.

Dickie, that is simply superb.
So many thanks for this info.

indeed, I still need to find out whether the TCC lockup solenoid is included in the 'Solenoid Pack' that mazdabongo.com sell, but like you, I think that it doesnt look like it is. I'll .. ask them !


I'd found the relay on mine by the ...
by SimonD
Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:01 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant level - how to check
Replies: 12
Views: 5583

Re: Coolant level - how to check

I also use a marked stirrer but found that if I stick my right hands' little finger in to the tank filler hole ( with the rest of my hand spread in front of the tank in line with the vehicle so to speak), for me it is exactly the right level if I can _just_ reach the coolant with the tip of my pinky ...
by SimonD
Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:47 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Transmission not changing up to 4th and lock-up not working.
Replies: 17
Views: 8208

Re: Transmission not changing up to 4th and lock-up not working.


SOLVED (FINGERS CROSSED):

First an update on the signals I am seeing on the lock-up clutch solenoid [1I] and the line pressure solenoid [1E] - these outputs *do* appear to be PWM modulated, now I've seen the unit working correctly with the scope connected I can see the duty cycle of the 50Hz ...
by SimonD
Tue Jun 26, 2018 6:49 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: confused regards 'Hold Light' advice!
Replies: 2
Views: 1603

confused regards 'Hold Light' advice!

Hello,

New member here, though I have read a lot here over the years.

Long story short
Our '98 2.5TD 4wd has developed a slow steady flashing hold light.
I begins under two miles from cold.
Freda goes into limp mode (or what seems like it) when it comes on.

In the members FAQ, there is a ...

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