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2008 Mazda 5 L4-2.3LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments
TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT [FS5A-EL]
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the under cover.
Caution
^ Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign material on the connector when disconnecting it.
4. Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable.
5. Rotate the manual shaft to the converter housing side fully, then return two notches to set the N position.
6. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
7. Loosen the TR switch mounting bolts.
8. Measure the resistance between the TR switch terminals B and C.
9. Adjust the switch to the point as follows.
Resistance 713-788 ohms
10. Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.
Tightening torque 8-11 N-m (82-112 kgf-cm, 71-97 in-lbf)
11. Shift the selector lever to N position.
12. Verify that the TR switch is aligned with N position.
13. Connect the TR switch connector.
14. Install the clip to the selector cable as shown in the figure.
15. Connect the selector cable to the manual shaft lever as shown in the figure.
16. Install the under cover.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.
18. Install the battery cover.
19. Inspect the TR switch operation. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION [FS5A-EL].) Testing and Inspection
^ If there is any malfunction, readjust the TR switch.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the under cover.
Caution
^ Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign material on the connector when disconnecting it.
4. Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable.
5. Rotate the manual shaft to the converter housing side fully, then return two notches to set the N position.
6. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
7. Loosen the TR switch mounting bolts.
8. Measure the resistance between the TR switch terminals B and C.
9. Adjust the switch to the point as follows.
Resistance 713-788 ohms
10. Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.
Tightening torque 8-11 N-m (82-112 kgf-cm, 71-97 in-lbf)
11. Shift the selector lever to N position.
12. Verify that the TR switch is aligned with N position.
13. Connect the TR switch connector.
14. Install the clip to the selector cable as shown in the figure.
15. Connect the selector cable to the manual shaft lever as shown in the figure.
16. Install the under cover.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.
18. Install the battery cover.
19. Inspect the TR switch operation. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION [FS5A-EL].) Testing and Inspection
^ If there is any malfunction, readjust the TR switch.
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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.