Door Lock-Link Switch Inspection: LH

Fully close the door glass.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
Remove the following parts:
1. Door trim (See DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Door module panel (See DOOR MODULE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Door key cylinder (See DOOR KEY CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Inner handle (See INNER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
5. Door latch and lock actuator (See DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
When the door lock knob cable is pulled or pressed in, verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Door Lock Knob Cable Continuity Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Checking Door Lock Knob Cable Continuity
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the door latch and lock actuator. (See DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).