Shift-Lock Solenoid Inspection

NOTE:

The shift-lock solenoid is built into the selector lever component.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Perform the following procedure to remove the selector lever knob.
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 {0.2 in} or less, thickness: 1 mm {0.04 in} or less) as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Selector Lever Knob
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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 2: Moving Lock Release Button Cover
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3. Remove the spring.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Spring
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4. Remove the selector lever knob.
Fig 4: Removing Selector Lever Knob
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Remove the following parts:
1. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. CD player (See CD PLAYER REMOVAL .) (See CD PLAYER INSTALLATION .)
7. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Front console. (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Reconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)

Verify that the voltages of each of the selector lever component terminals are as indicated in the table.

Fig 5: Identifying Selector Lever Component Connector Terminals

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

SHIFT-LOCK SOLENOID SPECIFICATION

Terminal	Connected to	Test condition	Voltage (V)
A	IG1 relay	Ignition switched ON (engine on)	B+
A	IG1 relay	Except above	Below 1.0
H	Start stop unit	Under any condition	Below 1.0

If the voltage is not as indicated in the table, repair or replace the related wiring harness.
If the voltage can be verified as indicated in the table, replace the selector lever component. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)