Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Hood Latch Switch
Purpose
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Detects the open/closed condition of the hood.
Function
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The hood latch switch is utilized in the theft-deterrent system control.
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For the theft-deterrent system, refer to (see THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM.).
Construction
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Built into the hood latch.
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Switch turns on and off by the rotation of the latch bar.
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When the hood is completely closed, the hood latch switch is on (contact point: closed).
Operation
Hood close (latch) operation
1. When the hood is closed, the hood lock striker enters the latch lever groove.
2. When the hood is then further closed, the latch lever is pressed by the hood lock striker and rotates.
3. When the hood is completely closed, the latch lever is in a latched condition and presses the hood latch switch which turns the switch on.
Hood open (unlatch) operation
1. When the hood release lever is pulled, the hood opens and the latch lever is in an unlatched condition, and the hood latch switch turns off.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Hood Latch And Release Lever Removal/Installation
Hood Latch
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the front bumper..
4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the
figure.
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Hood Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector..
4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
NOTE:
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Installing Child-Restraint Systems
Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front
passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing
childrestraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags.
NOTE
Even if your vehicle is equipped with front passenger sea ...
Engine Coolant Protection Inspection
1. Measure the engine coolant temperature and specific gravity using a thermometer
and a hydrometer.
CAUTION:
Use engine coolant at a concentration that meets the environmental conditions
in which the vehicle is driven, otherwise engine damage could occur.
The engine has alumi ...
