Vehicle Exterior (With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System)

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the rear finisher. (See REAR FINISHER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the trunk lid opener switch. (See TRUNK LID OPENER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify the continuity of trunk lid opener switch terminals A and B.

Fig 1: Checking Trunk Lid Opener Switch Continuity
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 2: Trunk Lid Opener Switch Continuity Table

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.