Coil Resistance Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Disconnect the OCV connector.
5. Measure the resistance between terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.

6.9—7.5 ohms [20°C {68°F}]
If not as specified, replace the OCV..
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Spool Valve Operation Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the OCV..
4. Verify that the spool valve in the OCV is in the maximum valve timing advance position as indicated in the figure.

If not as specified, replace the OCV..
5. Verify that the battery is fully charged..
If not as specified, recharge the battery..
NOTE:
When applying battery positive voltage between the OCV terminals, the connection can be either of the following:
Positive battery cable to terminal A, negative battery cable to terminal B
Positive battery cable to terminal B, negative battery cable to terminal A

6. Apply battery positive voltage between the OCV terminals and verify that the spool valve operates and moves to the maximum valve timing retard position.

If not as specified, replace the OCV..
7. Stop applying battery positive voltage and verify that the spool valve returns to the maximum valve timing advance position.
If not as specified, replace the OCV..
8. Install the OCV..
Oil Control Valve (OCV) Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Oil Control Valve (OCV) Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]Windshield Washer Nozzle Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Front fender molding.
c. Cowl grille.
2. Remove the windshield washer hose from the windshield washer nozzle.
3. Squeeze the tabs of the windshield washer nozzle.
4. Pull the windshield washer nozzle out to remove it.
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Operational Range
WARNING
Always take all children and pets with
you or leave a responsible person with
them:
Leaving a child or a pet unattended in
a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot
weather, temperatures inside a vehicle
can become high enough to cause
brain damage or even death.
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Recommendations for Shifting (for
Vehicles without Gear Shift
Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic
or on a steep upgrade , downshift before
the engine starts to ov ...