Air By-Pass Valve (ABV) Vent Solenoid Valve
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.
- Remove ABV vent solenoid valve. See Fig 1 . Apply air pressure to port "A" of ABV vent solenoid valve. See Fig 5 . Air should flow from ports "B" and "C". Apply air pressure to port "B". Air should flow from port "C". Replace ABV vent solenoid valve as necessary. If ABV vent solenoid valve operates as specified, go to next step.
- Using jumper wires, apply battery voltage to ABV vent solenoid valve terminals. Apply air pressure to port "A". Air should flow from port "B" only. Apply air pressure to port "B". Air should not flow from port "C". Replace ABV vent solenoid valve as necessary.