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Parking Sensor Switch/Indicator Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Center console box (See CENTER CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Center console (See CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R] .)
    8. Selection lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Driver-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Parking sensor switch/indicator (See PARKING SENSOR SWITCH/INDICATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
    • If not as indicated in the table, replace the parking sensor switch/indicator.
      Fig 1: Identifying Parking Sensor Continuity
      G00535421Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.