Latch Position Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mazda 5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch condition.

Fig 1: Pressing Latch
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Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the sliding door latch.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Full Latch And Half Latch
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  Fig 3: Full Latch And Half Latch Diagram
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