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 filament with silver paint or equivalent.
4. After 2-3 minutes,
carefully remove the tape without disturbing the repaired area.
Caution
5. Use a hot air blower heated to 150 °C {302 ° F}
for 30 minutes
or let the paint set for 24 hours at 25 ° C {77 ° F}
to allow it to dry completely.
Filament inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Evaporator temperature sensor inspection
1. Turn the AUTO switch on.
2. Set the temperature control at MAX COLD (Turn the left).
3. Turn the A/C switch.
4. Set the RECIRCULATE mode.
5. Close all doors and windows.
6. Wait for 5 minutes.
7. Remove the glove compartment.
8. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor.
9. Measure t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clock spring inspection
1. Remove the clock spring.
2. Inspect for continuity between the clock spring terminals using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the clock spring.
Note
When the vehicle-side connector of clock spring is disconnected,
the terminals 1A,1B, 1C and 1D are shorted to prevent ...