1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Disconnect the ignition switch connectors.
4. Inspect for continuity between the ignition switch terminals using an ohmmeter.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Vehicle speedometer sensor (vss) removal/installation
Caution
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor
connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the
connector when disconnecting it.
If foreign materials are stuck to the VSS, disturbance by magnetic
flux can cause sensor output to be ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Door Locks
WARNING
Always take all children and pets with you or leave a responsible person
with them: Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous.
In hot weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain
damage or even death.
Do not leave the key in ...