When Idling Cannot Be Continued
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove Oil Control Valve (OCV) and verify spool valve is at maximum retard position.
- Connect OCV.
- Turn ignition on.
- Verify spool valve is at maximum retard position. If spool valve is stuck in advance direction, inspect for short circuit in harnesses or connectors between OCV and PCM.
- Inspect variable timing actuator.