Front Door Lock-Link Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Perform the front door glass preparation. (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Inner garnish (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front door glass (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front door module panel (See FRONT DOOR MODULE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front door key cylinder (See FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Front door latch and lock actuator (See FRONT DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
When the door lock-link switch cable is pulled or pressed in, verify that the continuity is as indicated in the chart.

Fig 1: Door Lock-Link Switch Terminals Continuity Chart

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

If not as indicated in the chart, replace the front door latch and lock actuator.