Power Liftgate (PLG) Front Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-9. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

For the power liftgate (PLG) front switch removal/installation, refer to the cluster switch removal/installation. (See CLUSTER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the driver-side front scuff plate. (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the cluster switch. (See CLUSTER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity between the power liftgate (PLG) front switch terminals is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Power Liftgate Front Switch Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Power Liftgate Front Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the cluster switch. (See CLUSTER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)