Vehicles have various electrical parts. To protect the parts from excessive current generated when welding, be sure to perform the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the battery cables.

3. Securely connect the welding machine to the ground near the welding area.
4. Cover the peripheral parts of the welding area to protect them from weld spatter.

Electrical troubleshooting tools
Jacking positions ,vehicle lift (2 supports),safety stands (rigid rack)
positionsMazda 6 Service Manual: Base removal
1. Remove the rearview mirror.
2. Wind each end of a wire around a bar.
Warning
Using a SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always
wear gloves when using a SST (piano wire).
Note
Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length
of the SST (piano w ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Abs (abs/tcs) hu/cm inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Connect the SST between the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM and harness
connector with the ignition switch off.
3. Attach the tester leads to the SST and inspect voltage referring
the table below.
Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
(Engine is idling, and co ...