Diagnosis & Repair Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mazda Millenia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Determine if any other DTCs are displayed. Repair those DTCs first. If no other DTCs are displayed, go to next step.
- Inspect ABV vent and vacuum solenoid. See appropriate SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - 2.3L article. Replace as needed. If ABV vent and vacuum solenoid are okay, go to next step.
- Inspect all applicable system vacuum hoses for clogs or leaks. Repair or replace as needed. If hoses are okay, go to next step.
- Inspect ABV actuator. See appropriate SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - 2.3L article. Replace as needed. If ABV actuator is okay, go to next step.
- Erase DTCs. See CLEARING CODES in SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM section. If DTC resets, replace ECM. If DTC is not present, intermittent poor harness connection may have caused DTC to originally set.