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Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments
2001 Mazda 626 ES V6-2.5L DOHCSECTION Adjustments
TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT [GF4A-EL]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the resonance chamber, fresh-air duct, and air cleaner component.
3. Remove the spring pin and clip and disconnect the selector cable.
4. Rotate the manual shaft to N position.
5. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector.
6. Loosen the transaxle range switch mounting bolts.
7. Connect an ohmmeter between terminals A and H.
8. Adjust the switch to the point where there is continuity between the terminals.
9. Tighten the transaxle range switch mounting bolts.
Tightening torque 7.9 - 10.7 Nm (80 - 110 kgf-cm, 69.5 - 95.4 inch lbs.)
10. Verify that the selector lever range position and transaxle range switch are aligned.
11. Connect the transaxle range switch connector.
12. Connect the selector cable and install a new spring pin and clip.
13. Install the air cleaner component, fresh-air duct, and resonance chamber.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the resonance chamber, fresh-air duct, and air cleaner component.
3. Remove the spring pin and clip and disconnect the selector cable.
4. Rotate the manual shaft to N position.
5. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector.
6. Loosen the transaxle range switch mounting bolts.
7. Connect an ohmmeter between terminals A and H.
8. Adjust the switch to the point where there is continuity between the terminals.
9. Tighten the transaxle range switch mounting bolts.
Tightening torque 7.9 - 10.7 Nm (80 - 110 kgf-cm, 69.5 - 95.4 inch lbs.)
10. Verify that the selector lever range position and transaxle range switch are aligned.
11. Connect the transaxle range switch connector.
12. Connect the selector cable and install a new spring pin and clip.
13. Install the air cleaner component, fresh-air duct, and resonance chamber.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.