1. Remove the VAD control solenoid valve. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.


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
- 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
- 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)
Variable air duct (vad) check valve (one-way) inspection (l3)Mazda 6 Service Manual: No.6 windshield fogged
When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the
wiring harness and connectors while doing the inspection to discover whether
poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunctions. If there
is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wir ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress the brake
pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be switched
ON).
Indicates the shift lever can be shifted
freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release
button to shift.
N ...