Mazda 6 Service Manual: No.4 hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank

No.3 will not crank

No.5 engine stalls-after start/at idle

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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Stabilizer control link inspection
1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle. 2. Inspect for bending and damage. 3. Measure the ball joint starting torque. (1) Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times. (2) Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times. (3) Measure the starting torque using a suitable Allen socket ...

Mazda 6 Service Manual: Ignition Switch
Push Button Start Positions The system operates only when the key is within operational range. Each time the push button start is pressed, the ignition switches in the order of off, ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button start again from ON switches the ignition off. NOTE The engine star ...