Shift-Lock Solenoid Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- The shift-lock solenoid is built into the selector lever component.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the following parts:
- Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Selector lever knob (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Reconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Verify that the voltages of each of the selector lever component terminals are as indicated in the table.
SHIFT-LOCK SOLENOID SPECIFICATION
| Terminal | Connected to | Test condition | Voltage (V) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | IG1 relay | Ignition switched ON (engine on) | B+ |
| Except above | Below 1.0 | ||
| H | Start stop unit | Under any condition | Below 1.0 |
- If the voltage is not as indicated in the table, repair or replace the related wiring harness.
- If the voltage can be verified as indicated in the table, replace the selector lever component. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)