Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the intake manifold.
- Remove the PCV valve.
- Verify that there is no airflow when pressure is applied to port A.
- If there is airflow, replace the PCV valve.
- Verify that there is airflow when vacuum is applied to port A.
- If there is no airflow, replace the PCV valve.