1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the intake maniforld.(see INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the PCV valve.
4. Blow through the valve and verify that air flows as specified.

Specification

Egr valve inspection
Three-way catalytic converter (twc) inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Vehicle speedometer sensor (vss) inspection
Visual Inspection
1. Remove the VSS. (See VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR (VSS)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Make sure that the sensor is free of any metallic shavings or particles.
If any are found on the sensor, clean them off.
3. Install the VSS. (See VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR (VSS)
REMOVAL ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Dtc c1145, c1155, c1165, c1175
Caution
When attaching the tester lead to the DSC HU/CM connector the SST
(49 G066 004) must be used.
Diagnostic procedure
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