Accessory Socket Short-Cord Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
Remove the following parts:
1. Passenger-side scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Passenger-side A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Passenger-side lower panel (See PASSENGER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
5. Accessory socket (See ACCESSORY SOCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Verify that the continuity between the accessory socket short-cord terminals is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Accessory Socket Short-Cord Terminal Continuity Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Identifying Accessory Socket Short-Cord Connector Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the accessory socket short-cord. (See A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). (See A/C UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY ).