Hood Latch Switch Inspection

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.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL .) (See FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the hood latch switch connector. (See HOOD LATCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

NOTE:

Inspect the continuity when the hood is open and closed.

Fig 1: Hood Latch Switch Terminal Continuity Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Hood Release Switch Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
If the operation as indicated in the table cannot be verified, replace the hood latch. (See HOOD LATCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)