Illumination Light Inspection

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NOTE:

The illumination light is built into the AUTO HOLD switch. If there is any malfunction, replace the electric parking brake switch. (See ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the electric parking brake switch. (See ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Apply battery positive voltage to electric parking brake switch terminal I, and connect terminal J to ground.

Fig 1: Electric Parking Brake Switch Connector Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the illumination light turns on.

Fig 2: Locating Auto Hold Illumination Light
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the electric parking brake switch. (See ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)