Neutral Safety for 6sp MT
 

Paul,

I have the hunting idle issue in my 04' due to the failed neutral safety. I believe I have the part narrowed down to Y612-17-640B from thread 130591. Looks like it you offer the part shown here, but I was unable to locate an exploded parts view to confirm correct fitment for the manual trans. I need the part that mounts in the top driver's side of the tranny. Any recommendations for the easiest tool for removal?

http://www.partswebsite.com/mazmart/...61217640b.html

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Yes, that is the correct part. You're you getting hunting idle. That is one of the symptoms.

Paul.

Buy a deep well 27mm throw away socket. Cut a slot in it like an O2 sensor socket. Took me longer to make the socket than replace the part.

This is the image.

Paul.

Thanks for the parts view, but I think that made me more confused... Does 17-640B superseded 17-640A?

17-640A is on the driver's side of the trans while 17-640B is jst hanging out there.

Appreciate it!

Just remember that it's the one with the white plugs.

Y612-17-640B Switch Neutral (Left Side)
Y611-17-640A Switch Reverse (RIGHT SIDE)

The confusion is related to the fact that all the numbers in that diagram are meant for a Mazda parts person. They are known as D Codes and they are not the actual part number. We use the D code to look up the part number and D Codes often resemble the part number but they are NOT the part number.

Hope that helps.

Paul.

Clever Mazda... bet they could sell the diagram decoder ring and make a fortune. Again, thanks for the assistance.

Was it hunting idle all the time? Or just occasionally?

Intermittent... not or cold engine doesn't matter it just comes and goes as it pleases. I finally metered the switch to verify issue.

Part was ordered earlier today.

Both parts are shipping today. Thank you for using us.

-Sheldon.