Speedometer
Using the input/output check mode
Inspect the speedometer by setting it in the input/output check mode DTC 12.
Using a speedometer tester
1. Adjust the tire air pressure to the specification.
2. Using a speedometer tester, verify that the speedometer indication is within the allowable ranges shown below.
3. Verify that fluctuation of the speedometer needle is within the allowable range.
- If the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM (vehicles with ABS (ABS/TCS), DSC HU/CM (vehicles with DSC), PCM (vehicles without ABS) and related wiring harness are normal, replace the instrument cluster.
Needle fluctuation allowable range Within 3.0 km/h
Tachometer
Using the input/output check mode
Inspect the tachometer by setting it in the input/output check mode DTC 13.
Using the SSTs (WDS or equivalent)
Caution
1. Connect the SSTs
(WDS or equivalent) to the vehicle DLC-2 16-pin connector.
2. Access and monitor PIDs by SSTs
(WDS or equivalent).
Fuel Gauge
Inspect the fuel gauge by setting it in the input/output check mode DTC 23.
Water Temperature Gauge
Inspect the water temperature gauge by setting it in the input/output check mode DTC 25.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Exhaust system
EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION
Start the engine and inspect each exhaust system component for exhaust gas
leakage.
If leakage is found, repair or replace as necessary.
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
When the engine and exhaust system are hot, they can badly burn.
Turn off t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Service cautions
HANDLING INSUFFICIENT REFRIGERANT LEVEL
If an insufficient refrigerant level is detected at troubleshooting,
do not charge (add) the refrigerant. Because an accurate amount of
refrigerant cannot be determined from the pressure indicated on the manifold
gauge, never charge the refrigeran ...