Main Switch Test

1991 Mazda 323 Base, StandardSECTION Main Switch Test

Check continuity across specified terminals of main switch connector with switch button held in specified position. See MAIN SWITCH CONTINUITY TESTΒ  table. See Fig 1 . Replace main switch if continuity is not as specified.

MAIN SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST

Switch Position Terminals
Driver
UP C & H; D & F
Off (Neutral) C, D & F
DOWN F & H; C & D
Passenger
UP A & F; B & D
Off (Neutral) B & D; E & F
DOWN A & B; E & F
Fig 1: Identifying Main Switch Terminals
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