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Hood Latch Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector.
  4. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B.
    • If there is no continuity, replace the hood latch switch.
    Fig 1: Identifying Hood Latch Switch Connector
    G04928893Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lock the hood latch using a Flathead screwdriver or equivalent as show in illustration.
  6. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B
    • If there is continuity, replace the hood latch.
    Fig 2: Locking Hood Latch Using Flathead Screwdriver
    G04928894Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
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