Airflow Inspection
Note
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the purge solenoid valve. (See PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.


Circuit Open/Short Inspection
1. Disconnect the PCM connector. (See F43 PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect the following wiring harness for open or short (continuity check).

Open circuit
- Purge solenoid valve terminal A (harness-side) and PCM terminal 4U
- Purge solenoid valve terminal B (harness-side) and main relay terminal C (harness-side)
Short circuit
- Purge solenoid valve terminal A (harness-side) and body GND
- Purge solenoid valve terminal B (harness-side) and power supply
Purge solenoid valve removal/installation
Egr valve removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Oil pan
OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
Hot engine and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the
engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
ECT Sensor Resistance Inspection
1. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)
2. Remove the ECT sensor (located above the starter).
3. Place the ECT sensor in water with a thermometer, and heat the water
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