Mazda 6 Service Manual: Filament inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
Caution
- Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the voltmeter will damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and test the filament by touching it with the foil.
3. Connect the positive (+) lead of the voltmeter to the positive side of each filament and the negative (−) lead to ground.
4. Gradually, slide the positive (+) lead from the positive side to the negative side and measure the voltage. Verify that the voltage decreases accordingly.
- If the voltage is not as specified or it changes rapidly, the filament is faulty. Repair the filament.
Filament repair
1. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean around the damaged section of the filament.
2. Attach tape above and below the damaged section of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, repair the ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Battery inspection
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 n ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
4. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.
WARNING
Do not defog the windshield using the
position with the t ...