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.


Ignition switch removal/installation
Key reminder switch removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Excessive Speed Warning
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed on the active driving
display, the warning sound is activated and the area around the speed limit sign
displayed on the active driving display flashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed speed ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Inspection of sst (deployment tool)
Use the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy a live (undeployed) air bag
module or pre-tensioner seat belt before disposing of it.
Before using the SST (Deployment tool), inspect its operation.
Inspection Procedure
Follow the steps below to verify that the SST (Deployment tool) is
operatin ...