Main Relay

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Main Relay
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  1. Ensure main relay clicks when ignition is turned on and off. If no sound is heard, locate and remove main relay from main fuse block, in left side of engine compartment. Using ohmmeter, check continuity between main relay terminals "C" and "D" (terminals "A" and "F" on 626). See Fig 1 -Fig 3 . Continuity should not be present.
    Fig 1: Identifying Main Relay Test Terminals (Except MPV & 626)
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