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2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Key Interlock Solenoid: Millenia

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Millenia
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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove instrument cluster. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Disconnect key interlock solenoid connector.
  2. Inspect for continuity between terminals "B" and "C". See Fig 1 . Continuity should be present. Replace key interlock solenoid as needed. See KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect the key interlock solenoid connector. Install the instrument cluster. Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig 1: Testing Key Interlock Solenoid (Millenia)
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