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LED Illumination Inspection

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the upper column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the meter hood. (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the push button start. (See PUSH BUTTON START REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Apply battery positive voltage and connect the ground to the push button start terminals and verify that the LED illuminates as indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Push Button Start Circuit Diagram
    G09772066Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If the LED does not illuminate as indicated in the table, replace the push button start. (See PUSH BUTTON START REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
      Fig 2: Identifying Start/Stop/Engine Indicator Light
      G09772067Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.