Mazda RX-8 Manual page 1165

INSPECT SELECTOR LEVER GROUND
CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
Inspect for continuity between the selector
•
lever (wiring harness-side) terminal A and
body ground.
Is there continuity?
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INSPECT M RANGE SWITCH, UP SWITCH,
AND DOWN SWITCH
Inspect the M range switch, up switch, and
•
down switch.
5
(See SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION )
Are the switches normal?
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INSPECT TCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR
CONNECTION
Disconnect the TCM connector.
•
6
Inspect for poor connection (such as
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damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
Are the connector and terminals normal?
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INSPECT SELECTOR LEVER SIGNAL
CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
Inspect for continuity between the selector
•
lever (wiring harness-side) and TCM (wiring
harness-side).
M range switch position: terminal B
7
and terminal 1E
Up switch position: terminal D and
terminal 2I
Down switch position: terminal F
and terminal 2D
Is there continuity?
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INSPECT SELECTOR LEVER SIGNAL
8
CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go
No
to Step 9.
Yes Go to the next step.
Replace the selector lever, then go to Step 9.
No
(See SELECTOR LEVER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Yes Go to the next step.
Repair or replace the connector and/or
No
terminal, then go to Step 9.
Yes Go to the next step.
Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go
No
to Step 9.
Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go
Yes
to Step 9.
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