Hood 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 front bumper. (Refer to FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL .) (Refer to FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front mudguard (Driver's side). (Refer to FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the hood latch protector. (Refer to HOOD LATCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the hood latch switch connector. (Refer to HOOD LATCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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 Terminals Continuity Chart
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Continuity Of Hood Latch Switch Terminals
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If the operation as indicated in the table cannot be verified, replace the hood latch. (Refer to HOOD LATCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)