Hood Latch Switch Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Set plate (See SET PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Shroud upper member (See SHROUD UPPER MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Crash zone sensor cover (See CRASH ZONE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
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 Continuity Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Checking Hood Latch Switch Continuity
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If the operation as indicated in the table cannot be verified, replace the hood latch.