Mazda 6 Service Manual: Instrument cluster repair
Note
- The needle of speedometer or tachometer may continue to rotate clockwise until it indicates over maximum graduation. If a customer complains of this concern, repair the needle position according to the following steps.
1. Verify the concern.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
6. Verify that the needle returns to zero.
- If the needle does not return to zero, replace the instrument cluster
Instrument cluster inspection
Speedometer
Using the input/output check mode
Inspect the speedometer by setting it in the input/output check mode DTC 12.
Using a speedometer tester
1. Adjust the tire air pressure to the specifi ...
Instrument cluster input/output check mode
Note
In this mode, it is possible to check the items in the following
chart.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Note
Diagnostic trouble codes which are not listed may be indicated,
but ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Tire Rotation
WARNING
Rotate tires periodically: Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To equalize
tread wear for maintaining good performance in handling and braking, rotate the
tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles). However Mazda recommends to rotate every 8,000
km (5,000 miles) to help increase tire life and ...
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 ...