Resistance Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the upper column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the meter hood. (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the push button start. (See PUSH BUTTON START REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity between the push button start terminals is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Push Button Start Continuity Reference Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the push button start. (See PUSH BUTTON START REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  
  Fig 2: Push Button Start Circuit Diagram
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.