Park Position Switch: Miata

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Miata
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Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove rear console. Remove indicator screws and lift up panel. Disconnect park position switch connector. Check for continuity between connector terminals. See Fig 1 . Continuity should exist with switch released. Continuity should not exist with switch depressed. Replace switch as needed. See PARK POSITION SWITCHΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

Fig 1: Testing Shift Lock Actuator & Park Position Switch (Miata)
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