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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20066 I, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM L3)ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTIONVARIABLE INTAKE AIR SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION
2006 Mazda 6 i, 4D Sedan, Automatic
Variable Intake Air System Operation Inspection
2006 Mazda 6 i, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Variable Intake Air System Operation Inspection
- Start the engine.
- Inspect the rod operation under the following condition:
Rod operation
ROD OPERATION
| Engine speed | Approx. 4,500 RPM | |
| Below | Above | |
| Shutter valve actuator | Operate | Not operate |
- If the rod operation is not as specified, inspect as follows:
- Stop the engine.
- Connect WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
- Verify that DTC P0661 or P0662 is not displayed.
- If DTC P0661 or P0662 is shown, perform DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE ).
- If DTC P0661 or P0662 is shown, perform DTC inspection.
- Inspect Variable intake air system control solenoid valve.
(See VARIABLE INTAKE AIR SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION ).
- If the Variable intake air solenoid valve is not okay, replace Variable intake air solenoid valve.
- If the Variable intake air solenoid valve is okay, inspect the following:
- Vacuum hose and vacuum chamber for looseness or damage
- Shutter valve actuator
(See VARIABLE INTAKE AIR SHUTTER VALVE ACTUATOR INSPECTION ).
- Shutter valve stuck open or closed
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.