Mazda 6 Quiz
Body electrical system

Bonnet switch inspection

In this manual: Body electrical system
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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Note
  • Bonnet switch has a built-in bonnet lock.

1. Open the bonnet.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the radiator grille.

4. Disconnect the bonnet switch connector.

5. Check the continuity between the bonnet switch terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.


  • If there is continuity, replace the bonnet switch.

6. Lock the bonnet lock using a flat-head screwdriver or equivalent as shown.


7. Check the no continuity between the bonnet switch terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.

  • If there is no continuity, replace the bonnet switch.
Caution
  • After the inspection, unlock the bonnet lock. If closing the bonnet with the bonnet lock locked, the bonnet lock and/or bonnet striker may be broken.

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