Continuity Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the neutral switch. (Refer to NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Inspect for continuity between neutral switch terminals A and B.

Fig 1: Identifying Neutral Switch And Connector Terminals

Courtesy of MAZDA

If not as specified, replace the neutral switch. (Refer to NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

NEUTRAL SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

Measured condition	Continuity
Rod pushed	Continuity detected
Rod not pushed	No continuity