Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
Purpose, Function
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Prevents release of blow-by gas (unburnt gas) into the atmosphere.
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The PCV valve is open/closed by the intake manifold vacuum.
Construction
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The PCV valve is installed to the oil separator.
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The PCV valve consists of a spring and valve.
Operation
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When the valve is pulled by the intake manifold vacuum, blow-by gas flows to the intake manifold.
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Blow-by gas flow amount is adjusted by the spring according to the intake manifold vacuum.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the intake manifold..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Purge Solenoid Valve Inspection
Airflow Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the purge solenoid valve..
3. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
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Fuel Injection Control System
Outline
Performs optimum fuel injection according to engine operation conditions.
The PCM determines the engine operation conditions based on the signals from
each input device and drives the fuel injectors at the optimal fuel injection
time (fuel injection amount) and the fuel ...
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone
to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explode.
This could cause serious injuries.
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Remote Transmitter Battery Voltage Inspection
NOTE:
Because the remote transmitter battery power cannot be determined using the
battery itself, determine by the remote transmitter battery low warning operation
conditions.
Operation procedure for remote transmitter battery low warning
1. Place the remote transmitter inside t ...
