Steering Shift Switch Inspection: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .)
- Connect the connector to the steering shift switch.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Measure the voltage at the steering shift switch.
- When inspecting terminal C for continuity, disconnect the steering shift switch connector.
- If the value are not as specified in the TERMINAL VOLTAGE LIST (REFERENCE) , inspect the parts under "Action" and related wiring harnesses.
- If the parts inspected under "ACTION" are found to be normal but the system still does not operate normally, replace the up or down switch according to the following conditions:
- The voltage is normal when the up switch is on and is abnormal when the down switch is on: Replace the down switch.
- The voltage is normal when the down switch is on and is abnormal when the up switch is on: Replace the up switch.