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: Diagnostic trouble code number inspection
1. Remove the glove compartment.
2. Short the A/C check connector to the GND terminal using a jumper wire.
3. Shine a 60 W incandescent light from a height of approximately
100 mm {3.9 in} onto the solar radiation sensor.
Note
When incandescent light does not shine on the solar radiatio ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil leakage inspection
Use either of the following procedures to identify the type of oil that
is leaking:
Using UV Light (Black Light)
1. Remove on the engine or transaxle.
Note
Referring to the fluorescent dye instruction manual, mix the
specified amount of dye into the engine oil or ATF (or transaxle ...