Rear Door Latch Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. 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 following parts:
1. Rear door trim (See REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear inner handle (See INNER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Rear door latch and lock actuator (See REAR DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Latch And Lock Actuator
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Door Latch And Lock Actuator
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the rear door latch and lock actuator.
NOTE:
- When inspecting the latch side of the rear door latch switch, press in the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver and set it to the latched position.
Fig 3: Rear Door Latch Switch Continuity Reference Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.