Trunk Compartment Light Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

The trunk compartment light switch is built into the trunk lock.

Remove the trunk lid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
Disconnect the trunk compartment light switch connector.
Verify that the continuity between the trunk compartment light switch terminals is as indicated in Fig 1.
- If not as indicated in Fig 1, replace the trunk lock.
  
  Fig 1: Trunk Compartment Light Switch Connector Continuity Chart
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Trunk Compartment Light Switch Connector Terminals
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.