Resistance Inspection

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Remove the APV motor. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Measure the resistance between the APV motor terminals using an ohmmeter.

Fig 1: Identifying APV Motor Connector Terminal
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as specified, replace the APV motor.
  (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- If as specified, carry out the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".
APV motor resistance
1. 8-50 ohms