Cruise Control Switch

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Cruise Control Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disable air bag system. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Check resistance between specified terminals of cruise control switch with switch in specified position. See CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH RESISTANCE TESTΒ  table. See. If resistance is not as specified, replace cruise control switch.
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH RESISTANCE TEST

Switch Position Terminals Specification (1)
Cruise Control Switch On A & B Continuity Exists
SET/COAST A & C 198 Ohms
RESUME/ACCEL A & C 68 Ohms
CANCEL Switch Held On A & C 418 Ohms
(1) All resistance values are approximate.
Fig 1: Identifying Cruise Control Switch Terminals
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