Mazda 6 Service Manual: Variable air duct (vad) control solenoid valve inspection (l3)
1. Remove the VAD control solenoid valve. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
- If not as specified, replace the VAD control solenoid valve.
- If as specified, carry out the Circuit Open/Short Inspection.
Circuit Open/Short Inspection
1. Disconnect the PCM connector. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect the following wiring harness for open or short (continuity check).
Open circuit
- If there is no continuity, the circuit is open. Repair or replace the harness.
- VAD control solenoid valve terminal B (harness-side) and PCM terminal 4C
- VAD control solenoid valve terminal A (harness-side) and main relay terminal C (harness-side)
Short circuit
- If there is continuity, the circuit is shorted. Repair or replace the harness.
- VAD control solenoid valve terminal B (harness-side) and body GND
- VAD control solenoid valve terminal A (harness-side) and power supply
Variable air duct (vad) shutter valve inspection (l3)
1. Remove the air cleaner case. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the VAD shutter valve actuator.
3. Connect a vacuum pump to the VAD shutter valve act ...
Variable air duct (vad) check valve (one-way) inspection (l3)
1. Remove the VAD check valve (one-way). (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Blow through A and verify that air flows from B.
3. Blow through B and verify that air does not flow from A ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Foreword
When the customer reports a vehicle malfunction, check the malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL), HOLD indicator light flashing, and PCM memory for
diagnostic trouble code (DTC), then diagnose the malfunction according to
following flowchart.
- If the DTC exists, diagnose the applicable ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil pressure switch inspection
1. Verify that the oil pressure warning light illuminates when the ignition
switch is at ON position.
2. Verify that the oil pressure warning light goes off when the engine is
started.
If the oil pressure warning light does not illuminate or remains
illuminated, inspect the related wirin ...