Continuity Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Driver-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Cluster switch (See CLUSTER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity between the cluster switch terminals is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Cluster Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the cluster switch. (See CLUSTER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)