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  1. Depress accelerator pedal to limit. Near wide open throttle, click should be heard from solenoid. Switch must operate at or after 7/8 of pedal travel.
  2. If not, loosen switch retaining nut and adjust switch to engage when pedal is at 7/8 of its full travel, tighten retaining nut and check solenoid.
    Fig 1: Kickdown Switch and Downshift Solenoid
    G82716Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.