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: Front seat belt removal/installation
Warning
Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly
can accidentally deploy the pre-tensioner, which may seriously injure you.
Read SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the front seat belt. (See SERVICE
WARNINGS.)
Warning
The side air bag sensor is attached to t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Outside Temperature Display (Without Multi-information Display)
When the ignition is switched ON, the outside temperature is displayed.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature depending on the surroundings and vehicle conditions:
Significantly cold or hot temperatures.
Sudden ...