Caution
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Disconnect the VSS connector.
4. Remove the VSS.

5. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on a new VSS.
6. Install the VSS.
Tightening torque
8-11 N·m {82-112 kgf·cm, 71-97 in·lbf}

7. Connect the VSS connector.
8. Install the under cover.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
Vehicle speedometer sensor (vss) inspection
Solenoid valve inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Fuel Economy Monitor
The Control Status and Fuel Consumption are switched and displayed by operating
each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy efficiency to date is
displayed in the ending display when the ending display is turned on.
1. Select the icon on the home
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Ignition switch inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Disconnect the ignition switch connectors.
4. Inspect for continuity between the ignition switch terminals using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the ignition switch.
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