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: Door lock timer unit inspection
1. Measure the voltage at the door lock timer unit terminals (other than
terminal 1E and 2W) as indicated below.
If not as specified, inspect the parts listed under Action.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the door lock timer unit connector and inspect for continuity ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Foreword
When the customer reports a vehicle malfunction, check the malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL) indication and diagnostic trouble code (DTC), then
diagnose the malfunction according to following flowchart.
- If a DTC exists, diagnose the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC
TABLE.)
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