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 Drain Hose Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming w ...
Flashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does not
need to be on).
The headlight high-beam indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates
simultaneously. The lever will return to the
normal position when released.
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When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to open it:
(5–door)
Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdriver. ...
