Mazda 6 Service Manual: Cigarette lighter removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Socket Removal Note
1. Insert a tape-wrapped screwdriver into the socket hole, then press against the ring protrusion to lift the socket toward you.
2. As shown in the figure, lift out the socket until the ring protrusion locks into the lower socket hole.
3. Remove the boot panel.
4. From behind the boot panel, slide a tape-wrapped screwdriver in between the socket and the ring protrusion.
5. While twisting the ring protrusion with the screwdriver, push out and remove the socket.
Ring Removal Note
Pull the ring forward while compressing the hooks.
Key reminder switch inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Disconnect the key reminder switch connector.
4. Inspect for continuity between the ...
Cigarette lighter inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC position.
2. Verify that the cigarette lighter comes out within 10-20 seconds,
after pressing the plug into the socket.
If the cigarette lighter does not oper ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Electrical troubleshooting tools
Jumper wire
A jumper wire is used to create a temporary circuit. Connect the jumper
wire between the terminals of a circuit to bypass a switch.
Caution
Do not connect a jumper wire from the power source line to a body
ground. This may cause burning or other damage to wiring harnesse ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: No.4 passenger-side air bag cut-off indicator light is illuminated all the
time
Diagnostic Procedure
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 connec ...