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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20105 SPORT, 2.3 L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [L3] - ENGINEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTIONVARIABLE INTAKE AIR CONTROL OPERATION INSPECTION

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, Standard

Variable Intake Air Control Operation Inspection

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Variable Intake Air Control Operation Inspection

Start the engine.

Inspect the rod operation under the following condition:

Rod operation

ROD OPERATION REFERENCE

Engine speed	4,600 rpm
Engine speed	Below	Above
Shutter valve actuator	Operate	Not operate

If the rod operation is not as specified, inspect as follows:

Stop the engine.
Connect the M-MDS 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 .)
Inspect the variable intake air solenoid valve.
(See VARIABLE INTAKE AIR SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION .)
- If the variable intake air solenoid valve is not normal, replace the variable intake air solenoid valve.
  (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- If the variable intake air solenoid valve is normal, 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.