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Continuity Inspection

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the neutral switch. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Inspect for continuity between neutral switch terminals A and B.
    • If not as specified, replace the neutral switch. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
      NEUTRAL SWITCH SPECIFICATION

      Measured condition Continuity
      Rod pushed Continuity detected
      Rod not pushed No continuity
      Fig 1: Pushing Neutral Switch
      G09796904Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.