Variable Tumble Shutter Valve Actuator Inspection [L3]
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 air hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
- Disconnect the vacuum hose from the variable tumble shutter valve actuator.
- Connect a vacuum pump to the variable tumble shutter valve actuator.
- Apply vacuum and verify that the rod moves.
- If the rod dose not move, replace the intake manifold.
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