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Hood Latch Switch Inspection

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Set plate (See SET PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL .) (See FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Shroud upper member (See SHROUD UPPER MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Crash zone sensor cover (See CRASH ZONE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
  3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector. (See HOOD LATCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
    NOTE:
    • Inspect the continuity when the hood is open and closed.
    Fig 1: Hood Latch Switch Continuity Reference Chart
    G11467718Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Inspecting Hood Latch Switch
    G11467719Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If the operation as indicated in the table cannot be verified, replace the hood latch.
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