Airflow Inspection
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.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .
- Disconnect the PCV valve hose from the PCV valve. See POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .
- Verify that there is no airflow when pressure is applied to the PCV valve using a vacuum pump.
- If there is airflow, replace the PCV valve. See POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .
- Verify that there is airflow when vacuum is applied to the PCV valve.
- If there is no airflow, replace the PCV valve. See POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .