Air Intake Actuator Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect battery positive voltage to air intake actuator terminal C (or G), connect terminal G (or E) to ground, and then verify that the air intake actuator operates as shown in the figure.
- If the operation condition is not normal, replace the air intake actuator.
Fig 1: Air Intake Actuator Operation
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Inspecting Air Intake Actuator
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.