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Trunk Lid Latch Switch Inspection

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the trunk lid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the trunk lid latch and release actuator. (See TRUNK LID LATCH AND RELEASE ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition.
    Fig 1: View Of Trunk Lid Latch
    G00485706Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
    • If not as indicated in the table, replace the trunk lid latch and release actuator.
    Fig 2: Trunk Lid Latch Switch Continuity Chart
    G04956874Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 3: Identifying Trunk Lid Latch Switch Connector Terminals With Circuit Diagram
    G04956875Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.