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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1999PROTEGE ES, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSSHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMSOPERATIONFUNCTIONAL CHECK
1999 Mazda Protege ES, Automatic
Functional Check
1999 Mazda Protege ES, AutomaticSECTION Functional Check
- With ignition key removed, ensure gear selector cannot be moved from Park. Insert key in ignition switch.
- Turn ignition on. Ensure gear selector can only be moved with brake pedal pressed down. Move gear selector to Reverse.
- Ensure ignition key cannot be removed, Move gear selector to Park. Ensure it is not possible to remove ignition key.
- If shift lock system does not operate as described, check gear selector, shift lock solenoid and control cable.
- Place gear selector in Park. Using a screwdriver, push down emergency override button on shifter console and verify gear selector can be moved from Park position. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . If gear selector cannot be moved out of Park, adjust or replace shift lock actuator.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.