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
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1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
CAUTION:
The clock spring will break if over?wound. Do not forcibly turn the clock
spring.
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.
3. Turn the clock spring counterclockwise approx. 2 turns.
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Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags
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The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in
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Front Center Speaker Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the center speaker grille..
3. Remove the front center speaker..
4. Verify that the resistance between the front center speaker terminals is as
indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the front center ...