IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION
Note
1. Turn off the electrical loads.
2. Warm up the engine as follows.
(1) Start the engine.
(2) Maintain the engine speed at approx. 3,000 rpm
until the cooling fans start to operate.
(3) Release the accelerator pedal.
(4) Wait until the cooling fans stop.
3. Verify that the ignition timing (WDS: SPARKADV PID) is within the specification using WDS or equivalent.
Ignition timing
Approx. BTDC 10 degree
4. Verify that ingestion timing advances when the engine speed increases gradually.
IDLE SPEED INSPECTION
Note
1. Turn off the electrical loads.
2. Warm up the engine as follows.
(1) Start the engine.
(2) Maintain the engine speed at approx. 3,000 rpm
until the cooling fans start to operate.
(3) Release the accelerator pedal.
(4) Wait until the cooling fans stop.
3. Verify that the idle speed (WDS: RPM PID) is within the specification using WDS or equivalent.
Idle speed (L8 engine model)

Idle speed (LF engine MTX model)

Idle speed (LF engine ATX model)

Idle speed (L3 engine model)

*1 : Excludes temporary idle speed drop just after the electrical loads are turned on.
*2 : Blower motor is operating at high speed. Headlight switch is turned on. Rear window defroster switch is turned on. Cooling fans are operating.
IDLE MIXTURE INSPECTION
1. Turn off the electrical loads.
2. Warm up the engine as follows.
(1) Start the engine.
(2) Maintain the engine speed at approx. 3,000 rpm
until the cooling fans start to operate.
(3) Release the accelerator pedal.
(4) Wait until the cooling fans stop.
3. Verify that the idle speed and ignition timing are within the specification. (See IDLE SPEED INSPECTION.) (See IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION.)
4. Insert an exhaust gas analyzer to the tailpipe.
5. Verify that the CO and HC concentrations are within the regulation.
Location indexMazda 6 Service Manual: Front seat removal/installation
Warning
Handling the front seat (side air bag) improperly can accidentally
deploy the side air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM
SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the front seat. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconne ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Climate control unit inspection
Full-auto Air Conditioner
1. Connect the all center panel connectors.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
3. Measure the voltage at each climate control unit terminal and refer to the
terminal voltage list.
If not as specified, inspect the parts listed under Action and the
relate ...