L3
Coil Resistance Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
3. Measure the resistance between terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
Specification
6.9-7.9 ohms
4. Connect the oil control valve connector.
Spool Valve Operation Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the oil control valve.
3. Verify that the spool valve in the oil control valve is in the maximum valve timing retard position as indicated in the figure.
4. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
5. Apply battery positive voltage between the oil control valve terminals and verify that the spool valve operates and moves to the maximum valve timing advance position.
Note
- Positive battery cable to terminal A, negative battery cable to terminal B
- Positive battery cable to terminal B, negative battery cable to terminal A
6. Stop applying battery positive voltage and verify that the spool valve returns to the maximum valve timing retard position.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has
been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be
burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coola ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights flash for about
30 seconds when the system is triggered by any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the key, door lock switch, or an inside door-lock
knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or th ...