Hazard Warning Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the center panel upper. (See CENTER PANEL UPPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the hazard warning switch. (See HAZARD WARNING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity between the hazard switch terminals is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the hazard warning switch
Fig 1: Switch Position Continuity Chart
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Fig 2: Identifying Hazard Warning Switch Connector Terminal
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Apply battery voltage to hazard switch terminal D, and connect terminal C to ground.
Verify that the LED illuminates.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the hazard warning switch.