Airflow Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the purge solenoid valve. (See PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.

Fig 1: Inspecting Airflow Between Ports

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Measured condition	Continuity between ports A-B
When voltage is not applied between terminals A and B	No airflow
When voltage is applied between terminals A and B	Airflow detected

If not as specified, replace the purge solenoid valve. (See PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)