Transaxle Range (Tr) Switch Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION:

Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.

Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the wheels.
Shift the selector lever to N position.
Disconnect the TR switch connector.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
  
  Fig 1: TR Switch
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Loosen the TR switch.
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the clip from the selector cable and disconnect the selector cable from manual shaft lever.
  
  Fig 2: Selector Cable, Manual Shaft Lever And Clip
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
3. Loosen the TR switch installation bolts.
  
  Fig 3: Locating TR Switch Installation Bolts
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Adjust the TR switch.
1. Verify that the manual shaft is aligned with N position.
  
  Fig 4: Aligning Manual Shaft
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2. Adjust the TR switch between terminals B and C until the resistance becomes 713-787 ohms.
3. Tighten the TR switch installation bolts.
  Tightening torque 8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}
  
  Fig 5: TR Switch Connector Terminals
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.