Front Door Lock-Link Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Perform the front door glass preparation. (Refer to FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Power window main switch (Driver's side)/Power window subswitch (Passenger's side) (Refer to POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH INSPECTION .) (Refer to POWER WINDOW SUBSWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front door trim (Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front inner handle (Refer to INNER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front door glass (Refer to FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front door module panel (Refer to FRONT DOOR MODULE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Front door key cylinder (Refer to FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Front door latch and lock actuator (Refer to FRONT DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
When the door lock knob cable is pulled or pressed in, verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Front Door Lock-Link Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Inspecting Front Door Lock-Link Switch Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the front door latch and lock actuator. (Refer to FRONT DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)