Solenoid Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mazda Protege, 2001 Mazda Millenia, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2001 Mazda MPV, and 2001 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove solenoid. Check flow between solenoid valve port "B" and "C". See Figure . Flow should be present. Using fused jumper wires, connect battery voltage to solenoid terminal "A" and battery ground to terminal "B". Check flow between solenoid valve port "A" and "B". Flow should be present. If flow is not as specified, replace solenoid.