Mazda 6 Service Manual: Troubleshooting
- Engine symptom troubleshooting
- Quick diagnostic chart
- No.1 melting of main or other fuses
- No.2 mil illuminates
- No.3 will not crank
- No.4 hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
- No.5 engine stalls-after start/at idle
- No.6 cranks normally but will not start
- No.7 slow return to idle
- No.8 engine runs rough/rolling idle
- No.9 fast idle/runs on
- No.10 low idle/stalls during deceleration
- No.11 engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges
- No.12 lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise
- No.13 knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise
- No.14 poor fuel economy
- No.15 emission compliance
- No.16 high oil consumption/leakage
- No.17 cooling system concerns-overheating
- No.18 cooling system concerns-runs cold
- No.19 exhaust smoke
- No.20 fuel odor (in engine compartment)
- No.21 engine noise
- No.22 vibration concerns (engine)
- No.23 a/c does not work sufficiently
- No.24 a/c is always on or a/c compressor runs continuously
- No.25 a/c is not cut off under wide open throttle conditions
- No.26 exhaust sulphur smell
- No.27 constant voltage
- No.28 spark plug condition
- Intermittent concern troubleshooting
- Engine control system operation inspection
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Diagnostic procedure
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Engine symptom troubleshooting
Confirm trouble symptom using the following diagnostic index, then go to
appropriate troubleshooting chart.
Diagnostic Index
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Variable intake-air system (vis) control solenoid valve inspection (l3)
1. Remove the VIS control solenoid valve. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
If not as specified, replace the VIS control solenoid valve.
If as specified, carry out the Circuit Open/Short Inspection.
Circ ...