Continuity Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the neutral switch. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Inspect for continuity between the neutral switch terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
- If the neutral switch is okay, but the PID value is out of specification, perform the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".
- If not as specified, replace the neutral switch. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  Specification
  
  Fig 1: Continuity Specification Chart
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Neutral Switch Connector Terminals
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.