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: Oil pump
OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the oil pan. (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Inspect the en ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Ignition switch inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Disconnect the ignition switch connectors.
4. Inspect for continuity between the ignition switch terminals using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the ignition switch.
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