1986 Mazda 626 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inhibitor Switch: 626

Disconnect wiring harness from switch. Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between terminals "A" and "B". Continuity should be indicated when transmission is in "P" or "N". No continuity should exist when transmission is placed in any other range. If readings are incorrect, replace switch.

Fig 1: Testing Inhibitor Switch Continuity
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