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Hood Latch Switch Inspection

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  4. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector.
  5. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B.
    • If there is continuity, replace the hood latch.
      Fig 1: Inspecting For Continuity Between Hood Latch Switch Terminals
      G05543472Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Lock the hood latch using a flathead screwdriver or equivalent as shown.
  7. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B.
    • If there is no continuity, replace the hood latch switch.
    CAUTION:
    • After the Inspection, unlock the hood latch. If closing the hood with the hood latch locked, the hood latch and/or hood striker may be broken.
      Fig 2: Identifying Hood Latch Lock Position
      G05543473Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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