Continuity Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the resonance chamber, fresh-air duct, and air cleaner component.
Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector.
Inspect continuity of the transaxle range switch.
- If not as specified, replace or adjust the transaxle range switch.
  
  Fig 1: Transaxle Range Switch Continuity Table
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Fig 2: Transaxle Range Switch Connector View & Terminal Identification
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Connect the transaxle range switch connector.
Install the air cleaner component, fresh-air duct, and resonance chamber.
Connect the negative battery cable.