Rod operation

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Fig 1: Rod Operation Specification Table

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

If the rod operation is not specified, inspect as follows:

(1) Verify that DTC No. P2009 or P2010 is not displayed.
- If DTC No. P2009 or P2010 are shown, perform DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE .)
(2) Inspect VTCS control solenoid valve.
(See VARIABLE TUMBLE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION .)
- If the VTCS control solenoid valve is not okay, replace VTCS control solenoid valve.
- If the VTCS control solenoid valve is okay, inspect the following:
  - Vacuum hose and vacuum chamber for looseness or damage
  - Shutter valve actuator
    (See VARIABLE TUMBLE CONTROL SYSTEM (VTCS) SHUTTER VALVE ACTUATOR INSPECTION .)
  - Shutter valve stuck open or closed