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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2001626 ES V6-2.5L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHTESTING AND INSPECTIONAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSON
2001 Mazda 626 ES V6-2.5L DOHC
Automatic Transmisson
2001 Mazda 626 ES V6-2.5L DOHCSECTION Automatic Transmisson
TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH INSPECTION [GF4A-EL]
Note: Input signal of the TR switch can be inspected with the NGS tester.
Operation inspection
1. Verify that the starter operates only with the ignition switch at the START position and the selector lever in P and N positions.
2. Verify that the back-up lights illuminate when shifted to R position with the ignition switch in the ON position.
^ If not as specified, inspect the transaxle range switch.
Continuity inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the resonance chamber, fresh-air duct, and air cleaner component.
3. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector.
4. Inspect continuity of the transaxle range switch.
^ If not as specified, replace or adjust the transaxle switch connector
5. Connect the transaxle range switch connector.
6. Install the air cleaner component, fresh-air duct, and resonance chamber.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
Note: Input signal of the TR switch can be inspected with the NGS tester.
Operation inspection
1. Verify that the starter operates only with the ignition switch at the START position and the selector lever in P and N positions.
2. Verify that the back-up lights illuminate when shifted to R position with the ignition switch in the ON position.
^ If not as specified, inspect the transaxle range switch.
Continuity inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the resonance chamber, fresh-air duct, and air cleaner component.
3. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector.
4. Inspect continuity of the transaxle range switch.
^ If not as specified, replace or adjust the transaxle switch connector
5. Connect the transaxle range switch connector.
6. Install the air cleaner component, fresh-air duct, and resonance chamber.
7. 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.