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Continuity Inspection

NOTE:
  • The down switch is built into the selector lever component.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Selector lever knob (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Component Connector
    G10947875Courtesy of MAZDA
  4. Verify that the continuity between selector lever component terminals F and H.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Selector Lever Component Terminals F And H
    G10947876Courtesy of MAZDA
    DOWN SWITCH SPECIFICATION

    Test condition Continuity
    Selector lever is in the M position (-) side position. Continuity
    Selector lever is not in the M position (-) side position. No continuity