Light Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 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 .)
Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the light switch. (See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity between the light switch terminals is as indicated in the chart.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Light Switch Terminals (Vehicles Without Auto Light System)
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Fig 2: Light Switch Terminals Continuity Chart (Vehicles Without Auto Light System)
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Vehicles with auto light system

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Light Switch Terminals (Vehicles With Auto Light System)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 4: Light Switch Terminals Continuity Chart (Vehicles With Auto Light System)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the chart, replace the light switch. (See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)