Ignition Switch Inspection [Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the ignition switch. (See IGNITION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] ).
Verify that the continuity between the ignition switch terminals is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the ignition switch.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Continuity Between Ignition Switch Terminals
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Switch Terminals
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.