Purpose, Function
Prevents release of blow-by gas (unburnt gas) into the atmosphere.
The PCV valve is open/closed by the intake manifold vacuum.
Construction
The PCV valve is installed to the oil separator.

The PCV valve consists of a spring and valve.

Operation
When the valve is pulled by the intake manifold vacuum, blow-by gas flows to the intake manifold.

Blow-by gas flow amount is adjusted by the spring according to the intake manifold vacuum.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Removal/Installation
Purge Solenoid Valve InspectionClock Spring Inspection [Standard Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
2. Remove the driver?side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover..
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated ...
Brake
Brake System
Foot Brake
Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal
to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual.
WARNING
Do not coast wi ...
Audio Amplifier
Purpose, Function
The audio signal (analog voltage waveform) output from the unit equipped
on the vehicle is converted into a digital pulse. The converted digital pulse
signal is amplified and sent to the speakers.
Construction
The audio amplifier is placed in the front sid ...