Neutral Position Learning

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the wheels.
Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

Fig 1: Identifying DLC-2

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
- When using the IDS (laptop PC)
  1. Select "Powertrain".
  2. Select "Transmission".
- When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
  1. Select "All Tests and Calibrations".
Then, select the "Neutral Position Learning".
Perform the N position learning according to the directions on the screen.
- When "Operation Successful" is displayed, shift the selector lever to the P position and switch the ignition to off, then to ON after 5 s.
- If "Reinstall TCM properly and then try again" is displayed, perform the following inspection:
  - Verify that the transaxle manual shaft is in the N position.
    - If the manual shaft is in a position other than N, shaft it to the N position.
  - Verify that the selector cable is adjusted properly.
    - If the selector cable is not adjusted properly, adjust it. (See SELECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT .)
  - Inspect the manual shaft lever for deformation.
  - If there is any malfunction, replace the manual shaft lever.
Shift the selector lever from P position to D range, then verify that the positions of the selector lever and the indicator are aligned.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the DTC. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC TABLE [AW6A-EL] .)