Mazda 3 Service Manual: Transaxle Range (TR) Switch Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
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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.
Operation Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures to inspect the TR switch.
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If there is any malfunction, adjust the TR switch..
a. Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the wheels.
b. Verify that the starter operates only when the ignition is switched to START with the selector lever in the P position or the N position.
c. Verify that the back-up lights illuminate when shifted to the R position with the ignition at ON.
d. 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. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the air cleaner component..
d. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
3. Inspect continuity as indicated in the table.
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If there is any malfunction, adjust the TR switch..
Transaxle Range (TR) Switch Adjustment [FS5 A EL]
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.
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Transaxle Range (TR) Switch Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
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.
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Other materials:
Rear Spoiler Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the trunk lid trim..
2. Remove the nuts.
3. While cutting the double-sided adhesive tape using a flathead screwdriver
or a razor, separate the rear spoiler from the trunk lid.
WARNING:
Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when usin ...
Stay Damper Disposal
NOTE:
The stay damper contains colorless, odorless, nontoxic gas.
1. Wear protective eye wear.
2. Position the stay damper horizontally.
3. Drain gas and oil by cutting the position indicated in the figure to a
2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} depth using a metal saw.
CAUTION:
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Inspection [FS5 A EL]
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
1. One way of determining whether the transaxle should be disassembled is by
noting:
If the ATF is muddy or varnished.
If the ATF smells strange or unusual.
ATF Condition
Possible cause
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