Mazda 6 Service Manual: Foreword
- When the customer reports a vehicle malfunction, check the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), HOLD indicator light flashing, and PCM memory for diagnostic trouble code (DTC), then diagnose the malfunction according to following flowchart.
- If the DTC exists, diagnose the applicable DTC. (See DTC TABLE.)
- If the DTC does not exist, MIL does not illuminate, and HOLD indicator light flashes, diagnose the applicable symptom troubleshooting. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE.)
* :Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), HOLD indicator light
Automatic transaxle on-board diagnostic function
DTC Reading Procedure
(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST.) ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Starter inspection
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.
If not, inspect the following.
- Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- Inspect the related wiring har ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Engine coolant
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION
Verify that the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is between the F and L
marks.
If the engine coolant level is below L, remove the radiator cap and add
coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)
ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT
Warning
Drain the ...