1983 Mazda B2000 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

3-Way Solenoid Valve

  1. On B2000 models the 3-way solenoid valve is located to the right of the master cylinder reservoir.
  2. Disconnect the 3-way solenoid-to-servo diaphragm sensing hose from the servo diaphragm. Disconnect the 3-way solenoid-to-intake manifold from the 3-way solenoid.
  3. Disconnect the Brown/Red wire from B2000 models. Ground the solenoid valve using a jumper wire.Connect 12V to other terminal. Blow air through the solenoid valve-to-servo diaphragm hose. Air should come out of the valve air filter.
  4. Disconnect 12V from solenoid valve. Air blown through the solenoid valve-to-servo diaphragm hose should now come out of the intake manifold port. See Fig 1 .
Fig 1: Testing 3-Way Solenoid Valve
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