Mazda 2: Transaxle Range (TR) Switch
TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION
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.
Operating Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures to inspect the TR switch.
- If there is any malfunction, adjust the TR switch. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE
(TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT).
- Verify that the starter operates only when the ignition is switched to
START
with the selector lever in the P or N position.
- Verify that the back-up lights illuminate when selected to the R
position with
the ignition at ON.
- Verify that the positions of the selector lever and the selector
indicator light are
aligned.
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the
wheels.
2. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the TR switch connector.

3. Inspect continuity as indicated in the table.


TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
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.
1. Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the
wheels.
2. Shift the selector lever to the N position.
3. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the TR switch connector.

4. Loosen the TR switch.
- Remove the clip from the selector cable.
- Disconnect the selector cable from manual shaft lever.

- Loosen the TR switch installation bolts.

5. Adjust the TR switch.
- Verify that the manual shaft is aligned with the N position.

- Adjust the TR switch between terminals B and C until the resistance
becomes
specification.

TR switch specification
- Tighten the TR switch installation bolts.
Tightening torque
- 8-11 N*m {82-112 kgf*cm, 71-97 in*lbf}
TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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.
1. Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the
wheels.
2. Shift the selector lever to the N position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Inspect the TR switch. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION).

- Connector
- Clip
- Selector cable
- Manual shaft nut
- Washer
- Manual shaft lever
- TR switch
Manual Shaft Nut Removal Note
1. Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever and
loosen the manual
shaft nut.

CAUTION:
- Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when removing
the manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be damaged.
- Do not apply torque to the manual shaft as bending or breakage of the
spring pin installed to the manual shaft could damage the TR switch and
cause a selector lever malfunction.
TR switch Installation Note
1. Verify that the manual shaft is aligned with the N position.

2. Adjust the TR switch between terminals B and C until the resistance
becomes specification.

TR switch specification
3. Tighten the TR switch installation bolts.
Tightening torque
- 8-11 N*m {82-112 kgf*cm, 71-97 in*lbf}
Manual Shaft Nut Installation Note
1. Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever and
tighten the manual
shaft nut.

CAUTION:
- Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when installing
the manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be damaged
- Do not apply torque to the manual shaft as bending or breakage of the
spring pin installed to the manual shaft could damage the TR switch and
cause a selector lever malfunction.
Tightening torque
- 32-46 N*m {3.3-4.6 kgf*m, 24-33 ft*lbf}
O/D OFF SWITCH INSPECTION
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.
1. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
- Remove the front console component. (See FRONT CONSOLE COMPONENT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
- Disconnect the selector lever component connector.

2. Verify continuity as indicated in the table.

- If there is any malfunction, replace the selector lever component. (See
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
O/D OFF switch specification

O/D OFF SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
NOTE:
- The O/D OFF switch is built into the selector lever component.
1. If the O/D OFF switch is replaced, replace the selector lever component.
(See AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
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TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor
connection or
corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects
INPUT/TURBINE SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION
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 connec
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) INSPECTION
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 connec
SEE MORE:
STARTING SYSTEM LOCATION INDEX
Starter interlock switch (MTX)
(See STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCH INSPECTION)
Starter
(See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
(See STARTER INSPECTION)
(See STARTER DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY)
STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Remove and install all parts whe
Main Relay Operation Inspection
1. Verify that the main relay clicks when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, then off.
If there is no operation sound, inspect the following:
Main relay (See RELAY INSPECTION).
Wiring harness and connector between battery and main relay terminal
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