On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any noise.
- Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- Inspect the related wiring harness and the ignition switch.
No Load Test
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter and ammeter as shown.

3. Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.
4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
Specification

Starter removal/installation
ClutchMazda 6 Service Manual: Air bleeding
Caution
Maintain the fluid level in the reservoir tank properly while
bleeding the air.
Specified fluid
Note
The brakes should be bled whenever a brake line is disconnected.
If a hydraulic line is disconnected at the master cylinder, start at the
slave cylinder farthest from t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Relay inspection
Relay Type
Four-terminal
Type A
1. Remove the relay.
2. Inspect for continuity between the relay terminals using an ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the relay.
Type B
1. Remove the relay.
2. Inspect for continuity between the relay terminals using an ohmmeter.
If not as ...