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2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3

Down Switch Inspection

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Down Switch Inspection
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  1. Perform the following procedures.
    1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .)
    2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
    3. Remove the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Component Connector
      G08157427
  2. Inspect the continuity between the selector lever component terminals C and H.
    Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Component Terminals
    G08157428

    Down switch specification 

    Test condition Continuity
    Selector lever is in the M position (-) side position Continuity
    Selector lever is not in the M position (-) side position No continuity
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