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Hood Latch Switch Inspection

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  1. Open the hood.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector.
  4. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B.
    • If there is no continuity, replace the hood latch switch.
    Fig 1: Inspecting For Continuity Between Hood Latch Switch Terminals
    G03703162Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lock the hood latch using a flathead screwdriver or equivalent as shown.
  6. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B
    • If there is continuity, replace the hood latch.
    CAUTION:
    • After the inspection, unlock the hood latch. If closing the hood with the hood latch locked, the hood latch and/or hood striker may be broken.
    Fig 2: Locking Hood Latch Using A Flathead Screwdriver Or Equivalent
    G03703163Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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