Selector Lever Inspection

NOTE: There are two types of automatic transaxle shift mechanisms.

Type A: Gate-shaped key type. There is no lock release button on the selector lever knob.
Type B: Gate-shaped straight type. There is a lock release button on the selector lever knob.

Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Perform the following procedures to inspect the selector lever.
- If there is any malfunction, adjust the selector cable. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
1. Verify that the selector lever can be operated as shown in the figure.
  type A
  
  Fig 1: Selector Lever Flow Diagram (Type A)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  type B
2. Verify that the selector lever can be operated smoothly and moderately.
  
  Fig 2: Selector Lever Flow Diagram (Type B)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.