Mazda 6 Service Manual: Foreword
- When the customer reports a vehicle malfunction, check the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), HOLD indicator light flashing, and PCM memory for diagnostic trouble code (DTC), then diagnose the malfunction according to following flowchart.
- If the DTC exists, diagnose the applicable DTC. (See DTC TABLE.)
- If the DTC does not exist, MIL does not illuminate, and HOLD indicator light flashes, diagnose the applicable symptom troubleshooting. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE.)
* :Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), HOLD indicator light
Automatic transaxle on-board diagnostic function
DTC Reading Procedure
(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST.) ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Troubleshooting procedure
Basic flow of troubleshooting
DTC troubleshooting flow (on-board diagnostic)
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are important hints for repairing
malfunctions that are difficult to simulate.
Perform the specific DTC diagnostic inspection to quickly and accurately
diagnose the malfunction.
The ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Dynamometer
When inspecting and servicing the power train on the dynamometer or
speed meter tester, pay attention to the following:
- Place a fan, preferably a vehicle-speed proportional type, in front
of the vehicle.
- Make sure the vehicle is in a facility with an exhaust gas
ventilation ...