Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Down Switch [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
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The down switch detects the shift down operation of the selector lever.
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The down switch signal is sent to the TCM via CAN and is used for manual shift control and engine-transaxle integration control.
Construction
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The down switch is installed to the selector lever.
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The down switch is an on/off type switch.
Operation
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When the selector lever is in the shift down position (-), the down switch contact point closes.
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Based on the opening and closing of the down switch contact point, the TCM detects that the shift down has been operated.
Down Switch Inspection [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Continuity Inspection
NOTE:
The down switch is built into the selector lever component.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front console..
3. Disconnect the se ...
Drive Plate Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
1. Remove the transaxle..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
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Drive plate installation bolts
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note.)
(See ...
Other materials:
Front Door Key Cylinder Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the service hole cover.
3. Detach the screw from the front door key cylinder.
NOTE:
The screw cannot be removed because the front outer handle bracket has a
stopper which prevents the screw from falling.
4. While pre ...
Front Shock Absorber Disposal
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a front shock absorber, wear protective eye wear.
The gas in the front shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips
into the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Place the shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing d ...
Manual Transaxle Oil Inspection [C66 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the front under cover No.2..
3. Remove the oil level plug and gasket.
4. Verify that the manual transaxle oil is near the brim of the plug port.
When the manual transaxle oil level is lower than the lower limit, add manual
transaxl ...
