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.
Voltage Inspection
1. Remove the console.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
3. Measure the voltage at the HOLD switch connector.


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.

5. Connect the HOLD switch connector.
6. Install the console.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
Automatic transaxle fluid (atf) replacement
Hold switch removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Clock spring removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the column cover.
5. Remove in the order indicated in the t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Coil removal/installation
Note
Do not remove the coil unless you are replacing it.
When only the coil is replaced, the immobilizer system reprogram
procedure is not necessary.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in ...