Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection

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

Fig 1: Liftgate Latch Switch Terminal Continuity Chart

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

If not as indicated in the chart, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.

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 2: Pressing In Latch Lever Using Flathead Screwdriver

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.