Front Door Lock-Link Switch Inspection: LH

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Perform the front door glass preparation. (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front inner handle (See INNER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front door glass (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front door module panel (See FRONT DOOR MODULE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front door key cylinder (See FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Front door latch and lock actuator (See FRONT DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
When the door lock knob cable is pulled or pressed in, verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Lock Knob Position Continuity Reference Chart

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Fig 2: Inspecting Front Door Lock-Link Switch

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If not as indicated in the table, replace the front door latch and lock actuator.