Operating Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
2. Verify that the HOLD indicator light is not illuminated. Depress the HOLD switch and verify that the HOLD indicator light illuminates.
Voltage Inspection
1. Remove the console.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
3. Measure the voltage at the HOLD switch connector.


Continuity Inspection of
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the console.
3. Disconnect the HOLD switch connector.
4. Inspect continuity at the HOLD switch.

5. Connect the HOLD switch connector.
6. Install the console.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
Automatic transaxle fluid (atf) replacement
Hold switch removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Door Locks
WARNING
Always take all children and pets with you or leave a responsible person
with them: Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous.
In hot weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain
damage or even death.
Do not leave the key in ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Electrical parts
Battery cable
Before disconnecting connectors or removing electrical parts, disconnect
the negative battery cable.
Wiring Harness
To remove the wiring harness from the clip in the
engine room, pry up the hook of the clip using a
flathead screwdriver.
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