Rear Map Light Inspection

1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION Rear Map Light Inspection
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  1. Remove the rear map light. (See REAR MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ  .)
  2. Inspect for continuity between the rear map light terminals using an ohmmeter.
    • If not as specified, replace the rear map light.
Fig 1: Rear Map Light Continuity Table
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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