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.
Ignition switch removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of r ...
Key reminder switch removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover.
3. Disconnect the key reminder switch connector.
4. Remove the key reminder switch.
5. Install in the reverse order of remov ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Locking, Unlocking with Auxiliary Key
Turn the auxiliary key toward the front to lock, toward the back to unlock.
To lock
All doors lock automatically when the driver's door is locked using the auxiliary
key.
To unlock
The driver’s door unlocks when the auxiliary key is turned briefly to the unlock
position and then immediatel ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
Starting the engine may be possible even if the key is outside of the
vehicle and extremely close to a door and window, however, always start the ...