Pillar Antenna Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the driver-side front side trim. (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the pillar antenna plug.
Verify that there is no continuity between pillar antenna terminal A and B using an ohmmeter.
- If not as specified, replace the pillar antenna.
Inspect for continuity between the pillar antenna terminals using an ohmmeter.
- If not as specified, replace the pillar antenna.
Fig 1: Inspecting Pillar Antenna Continuity (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Inspecting Pillar Antenna Continuity (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.