Rod Operation (L3)

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Fig 1: Rod Operation (L3)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

If the rod operation is not as specified, inspect as follows:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
3. Verify that DTC P0661 or P0662 is not displayed.
  - If DTC P0661 or P0662 is shown, perform DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE .)
4. Inspect the variable intake-air solenoid valve. (See VARIABLE INTAKE-AIR SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION [LF] .) (See VARIABLE INTAKE-AIR SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION [L3] .)
  - If the variable intake-air solenoid valve is not normal, replace the variable intake-air solenoid valve. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .) (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
  - If the variable intake-air solenoid valve is normal, inspect the following:
    - Vacuum hose and vacuum chamber for looseness or damage.
    - Shutter valve actuator.
      (See VARIABLE INTAKE-AIR SHUTTER VALVE ACTUATOR INSPECTION [LF] .) (See VARIABLE INTAKE-AIR SHUTTER VALVE ACTUATOR INSPECTION [L3] .)
    - Shutter valve stuck open or closed.