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Continuity Inspection

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NOTE:
  • The M position switch is built into the selector lever component.
NOTE: There are two types of automatic transaxle shift mechanisms.
  • Type A: Gate-shaped key type. There is no lock release button on the selector lever knob.
  • Type B: Gate-shaped straight type. There is a lock release button on the selector lever knob.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the selector lever knob (type A).
    Fig 1: Removing Selector Lever Knob
    G09786054Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Perform the following procedure to remove the selector lever knob (type B).
    NOTE:
    • If the servicing is difficult, release the shift lock manually and shift the selector lever to the N position.
    1. Insert the tool (width: 6 mm or less, thickness: 1 mm or less) as shown in the figure.
      Fig 2: Shifting Selector Lever To N Position
      G09786808Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Move the tool in the direction of arrow (1) in the figure and detach the hook. Move the lock release button cover in the direction of arrow (2) in the figure and remove it.
      Fig 3: Detaching Hook Of Button Cover
      G09786809Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Remove the spring.
      Fig 4: Removing Spring
      G09786810Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    4. Remove the selector lever knob.
  4. Remove the front console. (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 5: Removing Selector Lever Knob
    G09786058Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
  6. Verify that the continuity between selector lever component terminals E and J.
    Fig 6: Identifying Selector Lever Component Connector
    G09786059Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Type A 

    Fig 7: Checking Continuity Between Selector Lever Component Terminals E And J (Type A)
    G09786060Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Type B 

    M POSITION SWITCH SPECIFICATION

    Test condition Continuity
    Selector lever is in the M position. Continuity
    Selector lever is not in the M position. No continuity
    Fig 8: Checking Continuity Between Selector Lever Component Terminals E And J (Type B)
    G09786061Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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