Mazda 6 Service Manual: Starter inspection
On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any noise.
- If not, inspect the following.
- Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- Inspect the related wiring harness and the ignition switch.
No Load Test
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
3. Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.
4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
- If not as specified, replace the starter.
Specification
Starter removal/installation
Warning
When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with starter
terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and
damage to the electrical component ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Cruise actuator inspection
1. Disconnect the cruise actuator connector.
2. Measure the voltage, continuity and resistance at the cruise actuator
terminals as indicated below.
If not as specified, inspect the parts listed under Action.
If the parts and wiring harnesses are okay but the system still does not
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Water pump
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See
ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Loosen the water pump pulley bolt to remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE
BELT REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Insta ...