Ignition Switch Inspection [Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the ignition switch. (See IGNITION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .)
Verify that the continuity between the ignition switch terminals is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the ignition switch.
  
  Fig 1: Ignition Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Fig 2: Inspecting Ignition Switch Terminals Continuity
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.