Brake Switch Inspection

CAUTION:

Inspect the brake switch with it installed to the brake pedal, otherwise the brake switch may not operate normally. If the brake switch is removed from the brake pedal, replace the brake switch with a new one.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the side wall (driver side). (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front heat duct (LH). (See FRONT HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the brake switch connector. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Checking Brake Switch Continuity
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Brake Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)