Liftgate Latch 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.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (Refer to LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Liftgate side trim (Refer to LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Liftgate recess (Refer to LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Liftgate lower trim (Refer to LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Liftgate latch and lock actuator. (Refer to LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Liftgate Latch Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
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Fig 2: Inspecting Liftgate Latch Switch Terminals
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- If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator. (Refer to LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

NOTE:

When inspecting the latch condition of the liftgate latch switch, press in the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver and set it to the latched position.

Fig 3: Pressing Latch Lever Using Flathead Screwdriver

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.