Power Seat Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Handling a front seat equipped with a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions in the workshop service information before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)

Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the front seat side cover. (Front door side) (See FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the power seat switch. (See POWER SEAT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity between the power seat switch terminals is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Power Seat Switch Continuity Reference Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Power Seat Switch Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the power seat switch. (See POWER SEAT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)