Speedometer
Using the input/output check mode
Inspect the speedometer by setting it in the input/output check mode DTC 12.
Using a speedometer tester
1. Adjust the tire air pressure to the specification.
2. Using a speedometer tester, verify that the speedometer indication is within the allowable ranges shown below.
3. Verify that fluctuation of the speedometer needle is within the allowable range.
- If the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM (vehicles with ABS (ABS/TCS), DSC HU/CM (vehicles with DSC), PCM (vehicles without ABS) and related wiring harness are normal, replace the instrument cluster.
Needle fluctuation allowable range Within 3.0 km/h
Tachometer
Using the input/output check mode
Inspect the tachometer by setting it in the input/output check mode DTC 13.
Using the SSTs (WDS or equivalent)
Caution
1. Connect the SSTs
(WDS or equivalent) to the vehicle DLC-2 16-pin connector.
2. Access and monitor PIDs by SSTs
(WDS or equivalent).
Fuel Gauge
Inspect the fuel gauge by setting it in the input/output check mode DTC 23.
Water Temperature Gauge
Inspect the water temperature gauge by setting it in the input/output check mode DTC 25.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Manifold absolute pressure (map) sensor inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
The following vacuum values are indicated by relative pressure
from the MAP sensor.
1. Connect the SSTs (WDS or equivalent) to the DLC-2.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (Engine OFF).
3. Select MAP PID on the SSTs (WDS or equi ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: No.3 passenger-side air bag cut-off indicator light does not illuminate
Diagnostic Procedure
When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the
wiring harness and connectors while doing the inspection to discover whether
poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunction. If there
is a problem, check to make sure connec ...