2008 - MX-5 - Body and Accessories

HOOD LATCH SWITCH INSPECTION [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM]

1. Open the hood.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF].)

3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector.

4. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B.

• If there is no continuity, replace the hood latch.

5. Lock the hood latch using a flathead screwdriver or equivalent as shown.

6. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B

• If there is continuity, replace the hood latch.

CAUTION:

• After the inspection, unlock the hood latch. If closing the hood with the hood latch locked, the hood latch and/or hood striker may be broken.