VAD Shutter Valve Operation

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION VAD Shutter Valve Operation
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Fig 1: VAD Shutter Valve Operation Specifications
G01025720Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  • If the shutter valve operation is not as specified, inspect the following:
  1. (1) Verify that DTC P1410 is not displayed.
    • If DTC P1410 is displayed, perform DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE .)
  2. (2) Inspect VAD control solenoid valve. (See VARIABLE AIR DUCT (VAD) CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION .)
    • 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:
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