Neutral Position Learning

Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the wheels.
Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
- When using the IDS (notebook PC)
  1. Select the "Power train".
  2. Select "Transmission".
- When using the PDS (pocket PC)
  1. Select "All Tests and Calibrations".
    
    Fig 1: LocatingDLC-2 Connector
    Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Then, select the "Transmission Learning".
Perform the N range learning according to the directions on the screen.
- When "Operation Successful" is displayed, shift the selector lever to the P position and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, then to the ON position after 5 s.
- If "Reinstall TCM properly and then try again" is displayed, perform the following inspection:
  - Verify that the transaxle manual shaft is in the N position.
    - If the manual shaft is in a position other than N, shaft it to the N position.
  - Verify that the selector cable is adjusted properly.
    - If the selector cable is not adjusted properly, adjust it. (See SELECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
  - Inspect the manual shaft lever for deformation.
    - If there is any malfunction, replace the manual shaft lever.
Shift the selector lever from P position to D range, then verify that the positions of the selector lever and the indicator are aligned.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the DTC. (See DTC TABLE ).