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Three-Way Solenoid Valve

  1. Unplug connectors from water thermo switch. Connect jumper wires to both connectors. Disconnect vacuum sensing tube from EGR control valve and from three-way solenoid valve.
  2. Turn ignition on. Apply air pressure to disconnected EGR vacuum sensing tube. See Fig 2. Air should pass through valve and come out air valve filter.
  3. Remove jumper wire from both connectors. Apply air pressure to same tube. Air should pass through three-way solenoid valve and come out port "D". If three-way solenoid valve does not test as specified, it must be replaced.
    Fig 1: Testing EGR Valve
    G09310020Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Testing Three-Way Solenoid Valve
    G09310021Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.