Rear Door Lock-link 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 .)
If the door lock condition is to be inspected, pull the door lock knob cable, or press it in.
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Lock Knob Position Continuity Reference Chart (Rear Door Lock-Link)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Identifying Door Lock Knob Cable
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the rear door latch and lock actuator.