LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mazda >> 2011 >> 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 4 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Body & Frame >> Door Locks >> Security System And Locks System >> Rear Door Latch Switch Inspection

Rear Door Latch Switch Inspection

  1. Fully open the rear door glass.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Rear door trim (See REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Rear inner handle (See INNER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    3. Rear door speaker (See REAR DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    4. Rear power window motor (See POWER WINDOW MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    5. Rear door glass (See REAR DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    6. Rear door latch and lock actuator (See REAR DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Press the latch in using a Flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition.
    Fig 1: Pressing Latch In Using Flathead Screwdriver
    G06200928Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Door Latch Switch Terminals
    G06731961Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If not as indicated in the table, replace the rear door latch and lock actuator.
      Fig 3: Door Latch Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
      G07875450Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.