Mazda 6 Service Manual: Electrical troubleshooting tools
Jumper wire
- A jumper wire is used to create a temporary circuit. Connect the jumper wire between the terminals of a circuit to bypass a switch.
Caution
- Do not connect a jumper wire from the power source line to a body ground. This may cause burning or other damage to wiring harnesses or electronic components.
Voltmeter
- The DC voltmeter is used to measure circuit voltage. A voltmeter with a
range of 15 V or more
is used by connecting the positive (+) probe (red lead wire) to the point where voltage will be measured and the negative (-) probe (black lead wire) to a body ground.
Ohmmeter
- The ohmmeter is used to measure the resistance between two points in a circuit and to inspect for continuity and short circuits.
Caution
- Do not connect the ohmmeter to any circuit where voltage is applied. This will damage the ohmmeter.
Connectors
Data link connector
Insert the probe into the terminal when connecting a jumper wire to the
data link connector.
Caution
Inserting a jumper wire probe into the data link connector
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Precautions before welding
Vehicles have various electrical parts. To protect the parts from excessive
current generated when welding, be sure to perform the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posit ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Pcm inspection
Note
PIDs for the following parts are not available on this model. Go
to the appropriate part inspection page.
- CMP sensor (See CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR INSPECTION.)
- Main relay (See RELAY INSPECTION.)
1. Connect the SST (WDS or equivalent) to the DLC-2.
2. Turn the igni ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Engine control system operation inspection
Main Relay Operation Inspection
Verify that the main relay clicks when the ignition switch is turned to ON
position and off.
If there is no operation sound, inspect the following.
- Main relay (See RELAY INSPECTION.)
- Harness and connector between ignition switch and main relay termi ...