Continuity Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the neutral switch.
Verify that the continuity between neutral switch terminals 1A and 2A is as indicated in MEASUREMENT CONDITION AND CONTINUITY CHART .
- If there is no malfunction, perform the "CIRCUIT OPEN/SHORT INSPECTION ".
- If there is any malfunction, replace the neutral switch.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Continuity Between Neutral Switch Terminals 1A & 2A
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

MEASUREMENT CONDITION AND CONTINUITY CHART

Measurement condition	Continuity
Push the rod.	No continuity
Except above	Continuity detected