Air By-Pass Valve (ABV) Solenoid Valve (Vent)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mazda Protege, 2001 Mazda Millenia, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2001 Mazda MPV, and 2001 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove ABV solenoid valve. See Figure . Apply air pressure to port "A" of ABV solenoid valve. See Fig 1 . Air should flow from ports "B" and "C". Apply air pressure to port "B". Air should flow from port "C". If ABV solenoid valve operates as specified, go to next step. If ABV solenoid valve does not operate as specified, replace ABV solenoid valve.
- Using fused jumper wires, apply battery voltage to ABV solenoid valve terminals. Apply air pressure to port "A". Air should flow from port "B" only. If ABV solenoid valve does not operate as specified, replace ABV solenoid valve.