Mazda 6 Service Manual: Bonnet switch inspection
Note
- Bonnet switch has a built-in bonnet lock.
1. Open the bonnet.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the radiator grille.
4. Disconnect the bonnet switch connector.
5. Check the continuity between the bonnet switch terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
- If there is continuity, replace the bonnet switch.
6. Lock the bonnet lock using a flat-head screwdriver or equivalent as shown.
7. Check the no continuity between the bonnet switch terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
- If there is no continuity, replace the bonnet switch.
Caution
- After the inspection, unlock the bonnet lock. If closing the bonnet with the bonnet lock locked, the bonnet lock and/or bonnet striker may be broken.
Theft-deterrent control module removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center panel module. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the r ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Intermittent rear wiper relay inspection
1. Connect the connector to the intermittent rear wiper relay.
2. Connect the negative battery cable.
3. Measure the voltage at the intermittent rear wiper relay using voltmeter.
When inspecting terminal D for continuity, disconnect the intermittent
rear wiper relay connector.
4. If the ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda recommends these shift points:
For cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade,
downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling
and ...