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Hood Latch Switch Inspection[Advanced Keyless System]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
  3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector.
  4. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B.
    • If there is no continuity, replace the hood latch switch.
    Fig 1: Identifying Hood Latch Switch Terminals A And B
    G04928893Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lock the hood latch using a flathead screwdriver or equivalent as shown.
  6. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B
    • If there is continuity, replace the hood latch.
    CAUTION:
    • After the inspection, unlock the hood latch. If closing the hood with the hood latch locked, the hood latch and/or hood striker may be broken.
    Fig 2: Locking Hood Latch Using Flathead Screwdriver
    G04928894Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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