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Rear Door Latch Switch Inspection

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  1. Fully open the rear door glass.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Rear door trim (See REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Rear door speaker (See REAR DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Rear door quarter glass (See REAR DOOR QUARTER GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rear door glass (See REAR DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Rear door module panel (See REAR DOOR MODULE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Rear door latch and lock actuator (See REAR DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Latch Lever Condition
    G06200914Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
    Fig 2: Identifying Door Latch Switch Circuits & Connectors
    G06200915Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If not as indicated in the table, replace the rear door latch and lock actuator.
    Fig 3: Door Latch Switch Continuity Table
    G06200930Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.