Continuity Inspection: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the following if the power steering is inoperative:
- Power steering fluid level
- Power steering fluid leakage
- Power steering fluid pressure
Disconnect the PSP switch connector.
Start the engine.
Inspect for continuity between PSP switch terminal A and body GND using an ohmmeter.
- If the PSP switch is okay, but the PID value is out of specification, perform the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".
- If not as specified, replace the PSP switch. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ] .)
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.