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: Side protector removal
1. Pry the side protector end 20-30 mm {0.8-1.1 in} using a flathead
screwdriver or a razor.
Warning
Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a razor.
Note
The side protector is installed with double-sided adhesive tape.
If the side protector ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points
to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves driving feel. The
transaxle may switch to AAS mode when driving up and down slopes, cornering, driving
at high elevations, or depressing the accelerato ...