Hood Latch Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts;
1. Set plate (See SET PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Intake air guide (See INTAKE AIR GUIDE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Shroud upper member (See SHROUD UPPER MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Crash zone sensor cover (See CRASH ZONE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See CRASH ZONE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
Disconnect the hood latch switch connector. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER 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: Continuity Reference Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Checking Hood Latch Switch Continuity
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If the operation as indicated in the table cannot be verified, replace the hood latch.