Mazda6 (3.0L)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5, 2003 Mazda Protege, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2003 Mazda MPV, and 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect clutch switch 5-pin harness connector. Remove clutch switch. Using DVOM, check for continuity between clutch switch terminals "B" and "D". If clutch switch rod is released, continuity should be present. If clutch rod is pushed, continuity should not be present. If clutch switch is okay, but PID value is out of specification, go to next step. If continuity is not as specified, replace clutch switch.
- Open Circuit Inspection
Disconnect PCM 104-pin harness connector. Back probing clutch switch 5-pin harness connector, check for continuity between following terminals:- Clutch switch 5-pin harness connector terminal "B" and PCM 104-pin harness connector terminal No. 17 (White/Green wire).
- Clutch switch 5-pin harness connector terminal "D" (Black wire) and ground.
If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open circuit in suspect wire or replace wire harness. See appropriate WIRING DIAGRAM under ENGINE PERFORMANCE in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS.
- Short Circuit Inspection
Check for continuity between following:- Clutch switch 5-pin harness connector terminal "B" (White/Green wire) and power supply.
- Clutch switch 5-pin harness connector terminal "B" (White/Green wire) and ground.
If continuity is present, repair short circuit in White/Green wire or replace wire harness.