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Hood Switch Inspection

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NOTE:
  • Hood switch has a built-in hood lock.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the radiator grille.
  4. Disconnect the hood switch connector.
  5. Using an ohmmeter, inspect for continuity between the hood switch terminals A and B.
    • If there is no continuity, replace the hood switch.
    Fig 1: Locating Hood Lock Unlock Position
    G01026856Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Lock the hood lock using a flathead screwdriver
  7. Inspect for continuity between the hood switch terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
    • If there is continuity, replace the hood switch.
    CAUTION:
    • After the inspection, unlock the hood lock. If closing the hood with the hood lock locked, the hood lock and/or hood striker may be broken.
Fig 2: Locking Hood Lock
G01026857Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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