Door Lock-Link Switch Inspection: LH

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 Terminals Continuity Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Door Lock-Link Switch Terminals
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 .)