Continuity Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the decoration panel. (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity between the hazard warning switch terminals is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Hazard Warning Switch Continuity Reference Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Identifying Hazard Warning Switch Connector Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the hazard warning switch. (See HAZARD WARNING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)