Hood Latch Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the hood latch switch connector. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER 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 Reference Chart

Fig 2: Inspecting Continuity Between Hood Open And Closed
- If the operation as indicated in the table cannot be verified, replace the hood latch.