Continuity Inspection: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the neutral switch. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Inspect for continuity between the neutral switch terminals using an ohmmeter.
- If the neutral switch is normal, but PID value is out of specification, perform the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".
- If not as specified, replace the neutral switch.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Neutral Switch
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.