Selector Lever Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
With the brake pedal depressed, verify that there is a "click" at each range when shifted.
Verify that the selector lever can be shifted.
Verify that there is a "click" at each position when shifted from P position to M range.

Fig 1: Inspecting Selector Cable Shifting
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the positions of the selector lever and the indicator are aligned.
- If not as specified, adjust the TR switch.
  (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT [FN4A-EL] .)
  
  (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT [JA5A-EL] .)
Verify that the vehicle operates in each selected range.

Fig 2: Verifying That Positions Of Selector Lever And Indicator Are Aligned
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.