Secondary Shutter Valve (SSV) Operation Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
Access the RPM PID.
Start the engine.
Inspect rod operation under the following conditions:

Rod operation

Fig 1: Shutter Valve Operation

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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

Verify that DTC P0661, P0662 or P2070 is not displayed.
- If DTC P0661, P0662 or P2070 are shown, perform DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLES .)
Inspect the SSV solenoid valve. (See SECONDARY SHUTTER VALVE (SSV) SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION .)
- If the SSV solenoid valve is not normal, replace the SSV solenoid valve.
- If the SSV solenoid valve is normal, inspect the following:
  - Vacuum hose and vacuum chamber for looseness or damage
  - Shutter valve actuator (See SECONDARY SHUTTER VALVE (SSV) ACTUATOR INSPECTION .)
  - Shutter valve stuck open or closed