Battery
Inspect the battery in the following procedure.

Test load chart

Battery positive voltage with load

Back-up Current
1. Verify that the engine switch is at OFF and that the key has been removed.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Measure the back-up current between the negative battery terminal and the negative battery cable.
- Inspect and repair harnesses and connectors of the fuse at which the current decreases.
Back-up current
20 mA max.
Caution
Battery removal/installation
Battery rechargingMazda 6 Service Manual: Theft-deterrent control module inspection
1. Remove the theft-deterrent control module without disconnecting the
connectors.
2. Measure the voltage at the theft-deterrent control module terminals as
indicated below.
3. Disconnect the theft-deterrent control module connector before inspecting
for continuity at terminals L, Q, S, T, a ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Crash zone sensor removal/installation
Warning
Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module and pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG
SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the crash zone sensor. (See SERVICE
WARNINGS.)
1. Turn the ignition switch to LO ...