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.
3. Install the VSS. (See VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR (VSS) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Wave profile Inspection
1. Remove the PCM. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC connector.
3. Connect osilloscope test leads to the following PCM connector terminals.
4. Start the engine.
5. Monitor VSS PID.
6. Inspect wave profile.
- If wave profile or voltage are out of specifications, carry out the Open Circuit Inspection or Short Circuit Inspection
Power Supply Voltage Inspection
1. Disconnect the VSS connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Measure voltage at VSS connector terminal B (wiring harness side).
Specification
4.5-5.5 V
Open Circuit Inspection
Inspect the following circuit for open.
Short Circuit Inspection
Inspect the following circuit for short.
Sensor Rotor Inspection
1. Remove the VSS. (See VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR (VSS) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Shift the selector lever to N position.
3. Inspect sensor rotor surface via VSS installation hole while rotating the front tire manually.
(1) Is sensor rotor free of damage and cracks?
(2) Is sensor rotor free of any metallic shavings or particles?
- If sensor rotor is okay, replace the VSS.
- If there is a problem, clean or replace the sensor rotor.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Center panel module removal/installation
1. Cancel the anti-theft operation. (with anti-theft system) (See ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM.)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the glove compartment.
4. Remove the rear console.
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Caution
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear door removal/installation
Warning
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally
deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG
SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before working around the B-pillar areas. (See
SERVICE WARNINGS.)
Note
The side air bag sensor is located in t ...