Basic flow of troubleshooting
DTC troubleshooting flow (on-board diagnostic)
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are important hints for repairing malfunctions that are difficult to simulate.
Perform the specific DTC diagnostic inspection to quickly and accurately diagnose the malfunction.
The on-board diagnostic function is used during inspection. When a DTC is shown specifying the cause of a malfunction, continue the diagnostic inspection according to the items indicated by the on-board diagnostic function.
Diagnostic index
The diagnostic index lists the symptoms of specific malfunctions. Select the symptoms related or most closely relating to the malfunction.
Quick diagnosis chart (If mentioned)
The quick diagnosis chart lists diagnosis and inspection procedures to be performed specifically relating to the cause of the malfunction.
Symptom troubleshooting
Symptom troubleshooting quickly determines the location of the malfunction according to symptom type.
Procedures for Use
Using the basic inspection (section K)
Using the DTC troubleshooting flow
Using the diagnosis index
Using the quick diagnosis chart
Using the symptom troubleshooting
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Supplemental Restraint System Components
(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
(Without Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags
Roll-over sensor (some models), crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS
unit).
Seat belt pretensioners
Front air bag sensor ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Connectors
Data link connector
Insert the probe into the terminal when connecting a jumper wire to the
data link connector.
Caution
Inserting a jumper wire probe into the data link connector
terminal may damage the terminal.
Disconnecting connectors
When disconnecting connector, grasp ...