Hood Latch Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the hood latch. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition.

Fig 1: Inspecting Latch Lever Condition
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Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the hood latch.
Fig 2: Hood Latch Switch Continuity Table
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Fig 3: Identifying Hood Latch Switch Connector
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