When idling cannot be continued
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the OCV and verify that the spool valve is at maximum retard position.
- Connect the OCV.
- Switch the ignition to ON.
- Verify that the spool valve is at maximum retard position.
- If the spool valve is stuck in the advance direction, inspect for the following:
- Short circuit in wiring harnesses or connectors between the OCV and the PCM.
- If the spool valve is stuck in the advance direction, inspect for the following:
- Inspect the variable valve timing actuator. (See VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR INSPECTION [L5]