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When Idling Cannot Be Continued

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove Oil Control Valve (OCV) and verify spool valve is at maximum retard position.
  2. Connect OCV.
  3. Turn ignition on.
  4. Verify spool valve is at maximum retard position. If spool valve is stuck in advance direction, inspect for short circuit in harnesses or connectors between OCV and PCM.
  5. Inspect variable timing actuator.
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