Transaxle Range (Tr) Switch Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the battery duct and battery cover.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the under cover.
CAUTION:
- Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign material on the connector when disconnecting it.
Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Selector cable
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Rotate the manual shaft to the converter housing side fully, then return two notches to set the N position.

Fig 2: Rotating Manual Shaft To N Position
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Disconnect the TR switch connector.

Fig 3: Locating TR Switch
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Loosen the TR switch mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Locating TR Switch Mounting Bolts
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Measure the resistance between the TR switch terminals B and C.
Adjust the switch to the point as follows.
1. Resistance 750 ohms
Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.
1. Tightening torque 8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}
Fig 5: Identifying TR Switch Terminals
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Move the selector lever to N position.
Verify that the TR switch is aligned with N position.
Connect the TR switch connector.
Install the clip to the selector cable as shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Installing Clip To The Selector Cable
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Connect the selector cable to the manual shaft lever as shown in the figure.

Fig 7: Connecting Selector Cable
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Inspect the TR switch operation. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION .)
- If there is any malfunction, readjust the TR switch.
Install the under cover.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Install the battery duct and battery cover.