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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20096 V6-3.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHADJUSTMENTS
2009 Mazda 6 V6-3.7L
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments
2009 Mazda 6 V6-3.7LSECTION Adjustments
TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT [FS5A-EL]
CAUTION:
- Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.
1. Select the selector lever to N position.
2. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
a. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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c. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
3. Loosen the TR switch.
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b. Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable from manual shaft lever.
c. Loosen the TR switch installation bolts.
4. Adjust the TR switch.
a. Verify that the manual shaft is aligned with N position.
b. Adjust the TR switch between terminals B and C until the resistance becomes 713-788 ohms.
c. Tighten the TR switch installation bolts.
Tightening torque
- 8-11 Nm {82-112 kgf-cm, 71-97 in-lbf}
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.