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Drive Selection Switch Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the drive selection switch. (See DRIVE SELECTION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Measure the resistance between drive selection switch terminals B and C under the following conditions.

    Resistance when drive selection switch pressed to SPORT side (backward) and held

    • 0 ohms

      Resistance when drive selection switch pressed to SPORT side (forward) and held

    • 465.3-474.7 ohms

      Resistance when any switch not pressed

    • 2643.3-2696.7 ohms
      Fig 1: Drive Selection Switch Circuit Diagram
      G11450708Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If not within the specification, replace the drive selection switch. (See DRIVE SELECTION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)