Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2017 Mazda 5 GS, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOT P Position Switch Inspection
CAUTION:
- Do not allow foreign material or water to penetrate the connector. Otherwise, it could cause poor contact and corrosion.
- Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
- Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the center console box. (See CENTER CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the console panel. (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the center console. (See CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the selector lever knob.
- Remove the shift panel. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the front console. (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
- Measure the continuity between the selector lever component terminals I and K.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the selector lever component. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
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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.
