Light Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the light switch. (See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Verify that the continuity between the light switch terminals is as indicated in the table.
Vehicles without auto light system

Fig 1: Continuity Reference Chart (Vehicles Without Auto Light System)

Fig 2: Identifying Light Switch Connector Terminals

Vehicles with auto light system

Fig 3: Continuity Reference Chart (Vehicles Without Auto Light System)
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the light switch. (See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Light Switch Connector Terminals