Mazda RX-8 Manual page 1148

NO.30 GEAR POSITION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES IN D RANGE OR P, N, R
POSITIONS
30 Gear position indicator light illuminates when in D range or P, N, R positions
DESCRIPTION
POSSIBLE NOTE:
CAUSE
Diagnostic procedure
STEP INSPECTION
Inspect the voltage at TCM terminal 1E.
1
(See TCM INSPECTION .)
Is the voltage normal?
Verify the test results.
If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
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If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair
•
Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
2
If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed.
If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace
the TCM.
(See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Gear position indicator light in instrument cluster illuminates in D range or P, N, R
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positions with ignition switch at ON.
M range switch or related wiring harness malfunction
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Before following the troubleshooting steps, make sure that the Automatic
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Transmission On-Board Diagnostic and Automatic Transmission Basic Inspection
are conducted. (See BASIC INSPECTION .)
ACTION
Yes Inspect the instrument cluster.
No Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts.
(w) RX-8 Transmission (Manual & Auto)
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