Resistance Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the upper column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the meter hood. (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the push button start. (See PUSH BUTTON START REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity between the push button start terminals is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Push Button Start Terminals Continuity Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Push Button Start Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the push button start. (See PUSH BUTTON START REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)