Mazda 6 Quiz
Body electrical system

Clock spring inspection

In this manual: Body electrical system
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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1. Remove the clock spring.

2. Inspect for continuity between the clock spring terminals using an ohmmeter.

  • If not as specified, replace the clock spring.


Note
  • When the vehicle-side connector of clock spring is disconnected, the terminals 1A,1B, 1C and 1D are shorted to prevent unexpected deployment of the air bag module. When it is connected, the terminals are open.

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