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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 343 (SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM L3))ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTIONVARIABLE INTAKE AIR SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTIONROD OPERATION
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD
Rod operation
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Rod operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
ROD OPERATION (VARIABLE INTAKE AIR SYSTEM)
| 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.