Mazda 6 Service Manual: Foreword
Caution
- When the engine does not start or stalls and the following DTCs are not indicated, go to engine symptom troubleshooting.
Note
- When the immobilizer system is defective, the engine cannot be started.
- If engine condition is normal but light stays on, inspect for short circuit between security light. Repair or replace the wiring harness if necessary.
1. Turn the ignition switch to START position for 2 seconds,
then back to ON position.
2. Wait for 1 minute.
3. Verify the security light condition and read the DTC if indicated.
4. Verify the DTC with WDS or equivalent.
5. If the DTC is indicated, go to troubleshooting referring to the DTC table.
Dtc table
Note
Perform the following if the security light stays on:
- If gasoline engine stalls, go to symptom troubleshooting NO.11
ENGINE STALLS/QUITS, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, MISSES, BUCK/JERK,
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Variable tumble control system (vtcs) shutter valve actuator inspection
1. Remove the air hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the VTCS shutter valve actuator.
3. Connect a vacuum pump to the VTCS shutter valve actuator.
4. Apply vacuum and verify that the rod moves.
If the rod dose not move, replace the intake ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Stabilizer control link inspection
1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
(1) Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
(2) Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
(3) Measure the starting torque using a suitable allen so ...