Mazda 6 Service Manual: Filament inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
Caution
- Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the voltmeter will damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and test the filament by touching it with the foil.
3. Connect the positive (+) lead of the voltmeter to the positive side of each filament and the negative (−) lead to ground.
4. Gradually, slide the positive (+) lead from the positive side to the negative side and measure the voltage. Verify that the voltage decreases accordingly.
- If the voltage is not as specified or it changes rapidly, the filament is faulty. Repair the filament.
Filament repair
1. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean around the damaged section of the filament.
2. Attach tape above and below the damaged section of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, repair the ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Overheating
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on, the vehicle loses
power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too
hot.
WARNING
Pull over to a safe location,
then switch the ignition off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Interior Lights
NOTE
Do not leave the lights on for long periods while the engine is turned off.
Otherwise the battery power could be depleted.
Overhead Lights
NOTE
The rear map lights also turn on and off when the overhead light switch is
operated.
Front Map Lights
When the overhead light switch is i ...