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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 12 (SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM L3))ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION [L3]VARIABLE AIR DUCT (VAD) CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
Variable Air Duct (VAD) Control System Operation Inspection
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Variable Air Duct (VAD) Control System Operation Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Connect M-MDS to DLC-2.
- Access ECT, TP_REL and RPM PIDs.
- Start the engine.
- Verify ECT PID is 70°C {158°F} or over .
- Inspect shutter valve operation under the following conditions.
VAD shutter valve operation
VAD SHUTTER VALVE OPERATIONEngine speed 5,800 RPM with TP_REL PIDs 50% or over Below Above Shutter valve Close Open - If the shutter valve operation is not as specified, inspect as follows:
- Verify that DTC P2676 or P2677 is not displayed.
- If DTC P2676 or P2677 is shown, perform DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [L3] ).
- If DTC P2676 or P2677 is shown, perform DTC inspection.
- Inspect VAD control solenoid valve.
(See VARIABLE AIR DUCT (VAD) CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION [L3] ).
- If the VAD control solenoid valve is not okay, replace VAD control solenoid valve.
- If the VAD control solenoid valve is okay, inspect the following:
- Vacuum hose looseness or damage
- Vacuum chamber cracks or damage
- Shutter valve actuator.
(See VARIABLE AIR DUCT (VAD) SHUTTER VALVE INSPECTION [L3] ).
- Shutter valve is stuck open or closed.
- Verify that DTC P2676 or P2677 is not displayed.
- If the shutter valve operation is not as specified, inspect as follows:
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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.