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.

Variable air duct (vad) control solenoid valve inspection (l3)
Idle air control (iac) valve inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Maintenance Monitor
1. Select the icon on the home
screen to display the “Applications” screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor” to display the current warnings.
3. Select “Maintenance” to display the maintenance list screen.
4. Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil control valve (ocv) inspection
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.
If not as specified, replace the oil control valve.
Specification
6.9-7.9 ohms
4. Connect ...