Mazda 6 Service Manual: Hold switch inspection

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Operating Inspection

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).

2. Verify that the HOLD indicator light is not illuminated. Depress the HOLD switch and verify that the HOLD indicator light illuminates.

If not as specified, inspect the terminal voltage of the HOLD switch.

Voltage Inspection

1. Remove the console.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).

3. Measure the voltage at the HOLD switch connector.

If not as specified, inspect for continuity at the HOLD switch.

Continuity Inspection of

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the console.

3. Disconnect the HOLD switch connector.

4. Inspect continuity at the HOLD switch.

If the switch is okay, inspect the wiring harness. (HOLD switch-PCM, HOLD switch-Body ground)
If not as specified, replace the HOLD switch. (See HOLD SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Connect the HOLD switch connector.

6. Install the console.

7. Connect the negative battery cable.

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