Speedometer
Using the input/output check mode
Inspect the speedometer by setting it in the input/output check mode DTC 12.
Using a speedometer tester
1. Adjust the tire air pressure to the specification.
2. Using a speedometer tester, verify that the speedometer indication is within the allowable ranges shown below.
3. Verify that fluctuation of the speedometer needle is within the allowable range.
- If the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM (vehicles with ABS (ABS/TCS), DSC HU/CM (vehicles with DSC), PCM (vehicles without ABS) and related wiring harness are normal, replace the instrument cluster.
Needle fluctuation allowable range Within 3.0 km/h
Tachometer
Using the input/output check mode
Inspect the tachometer by setting it in the input/output check mode DTC 13.
Using the SSTs (WDS or equivalent)
Caution
1. Connect the SSTs
(WDS or equivalent) to the vehicle DLC-2 16-pin connector.
2. Access and monitor PIDs by SSTs
(WDS or equivalent).
Fuel Gauge
Inspect the fuel gauge by setting it in the input/output check mode DTC 23.
Water Temperature Gauge
Inspect the water temperature gauge by setting it in the input/output check mode DTC 25.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Service warnings
HANDLING REFRIGERANT
Avoid breathing air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor.
Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat. Also, due to environmental
concerns, we urge use of recovery/recycling/recharging equipment when
draining R-134a from the air conditioning system. If accide ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Windshield wiper motor inspection
L.H.D.
1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
2. Connect battery positive voltage to terminal E or D and ground to terminal
B, and inspect the operation of the windshield wiper motor as indicated below.
3. Disconnect battery positive voltage from terminal E of the motor while t ...