Purpose, Function
The engine oil solenoid valve switches the hydraulic transmission passage in accordance with the driving conditions and the oil pump drive resistance is reduced by controlling oil pump discharging pressure in two steps.
Construction
The engine oil solenoid valve is installed on the right side of the cylinder block.

The engine oil solenoid valve has the following parts:

A duty drive type has been adopted.
Operation
The oil passage in the solenoid valve is switched according to the control signal (duty signal) from the PCM.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Engine Oil Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation
Front Oil Seal ReplacementOil Pressure Inspection
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous.
It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge
forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that ...
Center Roof Antenna Inspection
NOTE:
The center roof antenna is integrated with the antenna amplifier.
Antenna amplifier inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. B-pillar lower trim.
d. Front seat belt adjusting cove ...