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Spool Valve Operation Inspection

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the OCV. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Verify that the spool valve in the OCV is in the maximum valve timing retard position as indicated in the figure.
    • If not as specified, replace the OCV.
  5. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
    • If not as specified, recharge the battery.
Fig 1: Locating Spool Valve
G01025052Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.


  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the OCV. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Verify that the spool valve in the OCV is in the maximum valve timing retard position as indicated in the figure.
    • If not as specified, replace the OCV.
    Fig 1: Locating Spool Valve
    G01025056Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
    • If not as specified, recharge the battery.
  6. Apply battery positive voltage between the OCV terminals and verify that the spool valve operates and moves to the maximum valve timing advance position.
    • If not as specified, replace the OCV.
    Fig 2: Identifying Spool Valve Connector Terminals
    G01025057Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • When applying battery positive voltage between the OCV terminals, the connection can be either of the following:
      • Positive battery cable to terminal A, negative battery cable to terminal B
      • Positive battery cable to terminal B, negative battery cable to terminal A
    Fig 3: Verifying Spool Valve Moves To Maximum Valve Timing Advance Position On Applying Voltage
    G01025058Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Stop applying battery positive voltage and verify that the spool valve returns to the maximum valve timing retard position.
    • If not as specified, replace the OCV.
  8. Install the OCV. (See OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Install the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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