Page 126 of 909

F1–38
CONTROL SYSTEM
1QRefrigerant
pressure switch
(middle)Refrigerant
pressure switch
(middle)A/C ONRefrigerant
pressure is
above 1.52
MPaBelow 1.0
•Inspect refrigerant
pressure switch
•Inspect related
harness Refrigerant
pressure is
below 1.23
MPaB+
1RClutch operation*
2Clutch switchClutch pedal depressed Below 1.0•Inspect clutch switch
•Inspect related
harness Clutch pedal released B+
—*
3————
1S—— — ——
1T—— — ——
1U—— — ——
1V—— — ——
1WNeutral position*
2Neutral switchShift lever is at neutral position Below 1.0
•Inspect neutral switch
•Inspect related
harness Shift lever is not at neutral
positionB+
Selector lever
position*
11TR switch
(terminal C)Ignition switch
ONP rangeApprox.
4.6
•Inspect TR switch
•Inspect related
harness R rangeApprox.
3.9
N rangeApprox.
3.2
D range*4
M range*5Approx.
2.5
S range*
4Approx.
1.7
L range*
4Approx.
0.94
—*
12————
1X—— — ——
1Y HO2S (rear) HO2S (rear)Ignition switch ON Approx. 0•Inspect HO2S (rear)
•Inspect related
harness Idle (after warm up) 0—1.0
1Z PSP PSP switch IdleSteering wheel
at straight
ahead positionB+•Inspect PSP switch
•Inspect power
steering system
•Inspect related
harness While turning
steering wheelBelow 1.0
1AAGenerator output
voltageGenerator
(terminal P)•Inspect using the wave profile.
(See F1–44 Inspection Using An
Oscilloscope (Reference).)•Inspect generator
•Inspect related
harness
1AB HO2S (front) HO2S (front)•Inspect using the wave profile.
(See F1–44 Inspection Using An
Oscilloscope (Reference).)•Inspect HO2S (front)
•Inspect related
harness
1AC A/C on signalRefrigerant
pressure switchIdleA/C switch and
fan switch onBelow 1.0•Inspect refrigerant
pressure switch
•Inspect related
harness A/C switch off B+
1ADGenerator field coil
controlGenerator
(terminal D)•Inspect using the wave profile.
(See F1–44 Inspection Using An
Oscilloscope (Reference).)•Inspect generator
•Inspect related
harness
2A Throttle position TP sensorIgnition switch
ONCTP0.65—
1.15•Inspect TP sensor
•Inspect related
harness
WOT 4.3—4.8
2B—— — ——
2C—— — —— Terminal Signal Connected to Test conditionVoltage
(V)Action
Page 324 of 909

F2–172
TROUBLESHOOTING
×: Applicable
End Of Sie
Troubleshooting item
1 Melting of main or other fuses
2 MIL illuminates
3 Will not crank×
4 Hard start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
5 Engine stalls After start/at idle×× ×
6 Cranks normally but will not start×
7 Slow return to idle
8 Engine runs rough/rolling idle×××
9 Fast idle/runs on
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration××
11Engine stalls/quits Acceleration/cruise××××
Engine runs rough Acceleration/cruise××××
Misses Acceleration/cruise××××
Buck/jerk Acceleration/cruise/ deceleration××××
Hesitation/stumble Acceleration××××
Surges Acceleration/cruise××××
12 Lack/loss of power Acceleration/cruise×× × ×
13 Knocking/pinging
14 Poor fuel economy××××× ×
15 Emissions compliance×
16 High oil consumption/leakage
17 Cooling system concerns Overheating××× ×
18 Cooling system concerns Runs cold××
19 Excessive black smoke
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
21 Engine noise××
22 Vibration concerns (engine)××××
23 A/C does not work sufficiently××
24 A/C always on or A/C compressor runs continuously××
25 A/C does not cut off under wide open throttle conditions
26 Constant voltage
A/C relay (A/C control siganl) circuit malfunctionA/C magnetic clutch or related circuit malfunctionCooling fan No.1 system malfunctionClutch slippageAir in power steering fuluid lineVSS or related circuit malfunctionBrake draggingLoose partsImproper balance of wheel or tiresDriveline malfunctionSuspension malfunctionImmobilizer system and/or circuit malfunctionCoolant heater system malfunction
Page 369 of 909

TROUBLESHOOTING
F2–217
F2
NO.21 ENGINE NOISEA6E408018881223
Diagnostic Procedure
21 ENGINE NOISE
DESCRIPTION•Engine noise under hood.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Engine internal damage
•Timing belt displacement
•Fuel injector malfunction
•Loose attaching bolts or worn parts
•Improper drive belt tension
•Air leakage from intake-air system
•Incorrect injection timing
•Erratic signal from CKP sensor
•Erratic signal from CMP sensor
•Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Boost sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Accelerator position sensor or related circuit malfunction
•MAF/IAT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•ECT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•EGR system or malfunction
•IAT sensor No.2 or related circuit malfunction
•Vacuum leakage
•Suction control valve malfunction (built-in supply pump)
•Air leakage from intake-air system
•Air in power steering fluid line
•Turbocharger operating noise
•Solenoid valve operating noise
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.
Note
•PCM checks fuel injection amount during a set interval while idling, and automatically corrects it to
maintain engine efficiency. It is normal that engine noise and vibration might be a little louder during
this process.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Is squeal, click or chirp sound present? Yes Inspect engine oil level, solenoid valves installation or
drive belt.
No Go to next step.
2 Is rumble or grind sound present? Yes Inspect drive belt tension or power steering system
fluid level.
If okay, perform power steering fluid line air bleed.
No Go to next step.
3 Is rattle sound present? Yes Inspect location of rattle for loose parts.
No Go to next step.
4 Is hiss sound present? Yes Inspect for vacuum leakage and intake-air system
leakage.
No Go to next step.
5 Is rap or roar sound present? Yes Inspect exhaust system or loose parts.
No Go to next step.
Page 715 of 909

N–1
N
NSTEERING SYSTEM
OUTLINE................................................................ N-2
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION.......................... N-2
FEATURES .......................................................... N-2
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... N-2
STRUCTURAL VIEW ...........................................N-3
OUTLINE................................................................ N-5
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE
INFORMATION .................................................N-5
ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER
STEERING........................................................... N-6
POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION ..........N-6
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
(MZR-CD (RF TURBO))
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ..............................N-8
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE (4WD)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ............................N-13
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
(MZR-CD (RF TURBO))
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ............................N-16
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
(MZR-CD (RF TURBO))
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .......................... N-17 FEATURES
SERVICE
Page 716 of 909

N–2
OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTIONA6E660201036201•The construction and operation of the steering system is essentially carried over from that of the current
Mazda6 (GG), except for the following features. (See Mazda6 Training Manual 3359-1*-02C.)
• Due to the addition of the MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine, a gear-driven power steering oil pump has been
adopted. The operation of the oil pump is the same as that of the current Mazda6 (GG).
• The disassembly/assembly procedures for the steering gear and linkage of the newly equipped MZR-CD (RF
Turbo) engine, wagon and 4WD models are the same as that of the current Mazda6 (GG).
End Of Sie
FEATURESA6E660201036202Improved Steering Feel
• The fluid pressure characteristics of the power steering system has been optimized (MZR-CD (RF Turbo) and
4WD models).
End Of Sie
SPECIFICATIONSA6E660201036203
* : When reservoir tank is at maximum volume
Bold frame:New specifications
End Of Sie
OUTLINE
Item New Mazda6
(GG) (4SD, 5HB) New Mazda6 (GY) (Wagon) Current Mazda6
(GG) (4SD, 5HB)
Drive train 2WD 4WD 2WD
Steering
wheel Outer diameter
370 {14.6}
(mm {in})
Lock-to-lock 18 inch wheel specification vehicles: 2.65
Except for above: 2.75 2.75
(turns)
Steering gear
and linkage Type Rack-and-pinion
Rack stroke 18 inch wheel specification vehicles:
141.6—143.6 {5.57—5.65}
Except for above:146.8—148.8
{5.78—5.85} 146.8—148.8 {5.78—5.85}
(mm {in})
Steering
column and
shaft Shaft type Collapsible
Joint type 2-cross joint
Amount of tilt
45 {1.8}
(mm {in})
Amount of telescope
(If equipped) 50 {2.0}
(mm {in})
Powe r
steering
system Power assist type Engine speed sensing
Pow er
steering
fluid
Ty p e
M-
III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II)
Fluid capacity
*
(approximate
quantity) MTX (except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)):
0.80 {0.85, 0.70}
ATX: 0.87 {0.92, 0.77} MZR-CD (RF Turbo):
0.86 {0.91, 0.76} 0.89 {0.94, 0.78}
MTX:
0.80 {0.85, 0.70}
AT X :
0.87 {0.92, 0.77}
(L {US qt, Imp qt})
Page 717 of 909
OUTLINE
N–3
N
STRUCTURAL VIEWA6E660201036204MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
.
7
6
7
6
5
5
3
1
2
4
A6E63162001
1L.H.D.
2 R.H.D.
3 Steering wheel
4 Steering column and shaft5 Steering gear
6 Power steering oil pump
7 Fluid reservoir
Page 718 of 909
N–4
OUTLINE
4WD
.
End Of Sie
8
7
5
4
3
1
2
6
5
6
8
7
A6E63162002
1 L.H.D.
2 R.H.D.
3 Steering wheel
4 Steering column and shaft5 Steering gear
6 Power steering oil pump
7 Fluid reservoir
8 Cooling pipe
Page 719 of 909
OUTLINE
N–5
N
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATIONA6E660201034201•The following changes have been made since publication of the Mazda6 Workshop Manual (1730-1*-02C).
Power steering fluid
•Inspection procedure has been modified.
Steering gear and linkage (MZR-CD (RF Turbo))
•Removal/installation procedure has been added.
Steering gear and linkage (4WD)
•Removal/installation procedure has been added.
Power steering oil pump (MZR-CD (RF Turbo))
•Removal/installation procedure has been added.
•Disassembly/assembly procedure has been added.
End Of Sie
OUTLINE