Liftgate 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 following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Liftgate latch and lock actuator (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Liftgate Latch Switch Terminal Reference Chart

Fig 2: Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator - Circuit Diagram
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.
NOTE:
- When inspecting the latch condition of the liftgate latch switch, press in the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver and set it to the latched position.
Fig 3: Adjusting Liftgate Latch Switch Lever