On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any noise.
- Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- Inspect the related wiring harness and the ignition switch.
No Load Test
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter and ammeter as shown.

3. Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.
4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
Specification

Starter removal/installation
ClutchMazda 6 Service Manual: Abs (abs/tcs) hu/cm inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Connect the SST between the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM and harness
connector with the ignition switch off.
3. Attach the tester leads to the SST and inspect voltage referring
the table below.
Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
(Engine is idling, and co ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Abs (abs/tcs) hu/cm system inspection
System Inspection
Preparation
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged. With the ignition switch on,
verify that the ABS and BRAKE system warning lights goes out after 2.4
seconds.
2. If the lights stays on after 2.4 seconds, the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM
detects a failure. Follow the troubles ...