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: Dtc clearing procedure
1. Start the on-board diagnostic test mode.
2. First press the POWER button, then simultaneously press AUDIO CONT button
for 2 seconds or more.
Caution
Before clearing the DTCs, be sure to enter all of them displayed
in the on-board diagnostic test mode in the Audio Repair Order Form. ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Electric Parking Brake
The electric parking brake equipment applies the parking brake using an electric
motor. When the electric parking brake is applied, the electric parking brake switch
indicator light turns on.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the electric parking brake applied:
If the vehicle is driven ...