Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wiper and washer switch inspection
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch
Without vehicle-speed sensing type wipers
1. Remove the wiper and washer switch. (See WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Inspect for continuity between the wiper and washer switch terminals using an ohmmeter.
- If not as specified, replace the wiper and washer switch.
With vehicle-speed sensing type wipers
1. Remove the wiper and washer switch. (See WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Inspect for continuity between the wiper and washer switch terminals using an ohmmeter.
- If not as specified, replace the wiper and washer switch.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
4. Inspect whether the vehicle speed signal to the wiper and washer switch terminal N (D) is input correctly using an oscilloscope.
- Connect the oscilloscope probes to the wiper and washer switch terminal N (D) (+) and terminal M (C) (-).
- Set oscilloscope to 1V/DIV (Y), 5ms/DIV (X).
- Verify that the wave pattern below is displayed while the vehicle is moving at 30 km/h {19 mph}.
Note
- As the vehicle speed increases, the frequency shortens.
5. If the vehicle speed input signal and continuity for the wiper and washer switch is correct, inspect the windshield wiper motor. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR INSPECTION)
- Even if the windshield wiper motor is normal, if the vehicle-speed-sensing wipers do not operate correctly, replace the wiper and washer switch.
Rear Wiper and Washer Switch
1. Remove the wiper and washer switch. (See WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Inspect for continuity between the wiper and washer switch terminals using an ohmmeter.
- If not as specified, replace the wiper and washer switch.
Wiper and washer switch removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of ...
Headlight cleaner motor removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the washer tank. (See WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove the washer fluid-level sensor. (See WASHER FLUID-LEVEL SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLA ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Technical data
ENGINE
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Note
The maintenance intervals on scheduled maintenance table (See
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE) can only be supported by the use of following
oils.
Recommended engine oil
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: No.1 while vehicle is in reverse, vehicle locator mark goes forward
When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the
wiring harness and connectors while doing the inspection to discover whether
poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunction. If there
is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiri ...