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Fast Idle Operation

  1. For this check the engine and throttle chamber must be at 77°F (25°C). For proper fast idle operation the matching mark on fast idle cam must be aligned with center of cam roller.
  2. If the matching mark and center of the cam roller do not align, turn the cam adjusting screw until proper alignment is obtained. See Fig 1 . With matching mark aligned, check clearance between primary throttle valve and wall of throttle bore. Clearance should be .016-.020" (.4-.5 mm). Adjust with the fast idle adjusting screw. See Fig 1 .
    NOTE: Fast idle adjustment is unnecessary unless it has been tampered with.
  3. When the matching mark aligns with the center of the cam roller, clearance (throttle chamber to primary throttle valve) should be .016-.02" (.4-.5 mm). If clearance is off, turn the fast idling adjusting screw to bring into specifications.
Fig 1: Checking Fast Idle Cam
G36896Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Adjusting Fast Idle
G36897Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.