Mazda 3 Intake Manifold Throttle Controller Runner Solenoid Valve How to replace DIY instructions 

Thanks for the tips very useful info. And thanks for the feedback really appreciate it.

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it as well. 😊

Thank you.

Awesome. 👍🏼

Was your car running real crappy and not shifting and surging and missing and stuff before you replaced that?

Finally someone answers that. Mine has 2009 code runs a little rough for the first few seconds I figured it was this valve too

What year Mazda is yours

@@speedracer175 2010

I’m not 100% sure to be honest. I was told I needed to replace this that’s why I did it myself. Otherwise I’m not that knowledgeable with car stuff.

@@DaddicatedHi why you change this control runner? Is that the knocking sound?

Honestly not sure. I’m not a car guy just know how to replace a few components.

I didn't have to do any programming.

I think I had a check engine light and my dads friend who is a mechanic recommended that I replaced it.

Umm, I’m not sure to be honest. You may want to call auto zone or an auto store and see what they tell you. Then buy it online or if it’s cheap enough buy from them.

@@Daddicated they weren't able to help, I'm getting a little desperate with the situation 😧 but thank you for replying.

@@lombard2692 what about calling the dealer?

Glad I could help

I’m not too sure. I had a friend mechanic tell me to replace mine. Don’t remember what the code was

Yes of course. I always unhook it anytime I’m dealing with an electrical part.

Not sure, you may want to check with a mechanic to be sure.

Interesting 🤔

For 2005 mazda 3 2.3 hatchback it sits on top of the intake manifold

This is the one u need: amzn.to/3UcOGj7

Your welcome. Glad it helped.

Did you have to reset the code? Delete the code?

mine had a strange idle and I had a check engine light on. After checking it with the OBD scanner it told me that mine was bad.

​@@Daddicated What actual code did it throw? I love it when people say the scan tool told me a thing was bad, no a scan tool told you what code the ecu is throwing, but a single code can be many different things. But hey I've replaced dozens of oxygen sensors that customers told me that autozone told them their scanner says to replace the o2 sensor. Its almost never actually the o2 sensor unless its the heater circuit code, its usually some other condition such as a vacuum leak or evap equipment making the bank the o2 sensor is on rich or lean. Anyways I have 0012, intake runner stuck closed. Not sure if I need to look at these, or the actuator. Just got this car. Thanks for the video.

@@EvlEgle I honestly don't remember what code it was since this was so long ago. But I get what you mean you always need to investigate the problem and the code is just a good starting point.

@@Daddicated Exactly. Keep trying to tell people you can't just "replace the part the scan tool told me to" and expect it to work to get rid of the code. The code is just telling you what condition is causing it to fail OBD/Smog Readiness. But you have to actually spend some time looking at that system to determine what is causing that code to actually trip. Is your vent solenoid stuck open, or did you just forget to tighten that gas cap. Is your oxy sensor bad, or is actually your intake gaskets leaking and making the car run lean. In my case, trying to determine if the Variable Runner actuator bad, the solenoid is shot, or if I just have a vacuum leak or maybe the dealer recall was never done I have a the older actuator that doesn't work well when the engine is cold.

To add to this comment thread, I had a roughness when passing 2300rpm at low-medium throttle under load, it threw a solenoid code too, but only once and then it disappeared, after disconnecting the valves the jerking subsided, but not completely disappeared, there was way less torque under 3k rpm tho, after installing new valves the jerking is totally gone, even when towing a trailer and the car seems to accelerate more smoothly through the rpm range.

I guess you could but would you want to do that?

Good catch. Lol. I made a mistake with the first one that I bought it had two identical connectors. However, it turned out that the brown and black use different connectors so at the end of the video I ended up using the right one. :)

Hey, sorry I’m not sure. Try to see if you kind can find an article that may suggest other things to try for this code.

I’m not sure but I can imagine it’s very similar.

No sorry I don’t. Try to find a manual on google and look it up.

It’s probably been a bit more then two years cuz I didn’t post the video right away after I recorded. But honestly I’m not sure how it is now. I sold that car already. When I sold it, everything was still good.

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Thanks.

I’m not sure. I don’t think so since they made them different colors I would assume there had to be a specific reason.

Yeah i think the brown 1 is the intake manifold valve and the black 1 is the solenoid valve.......not sure tho

It won’t hurt to unplug it. I don’t remember if I unplugged mine or not when I did it. I usually unplug when I work on electrical stuff just to be safe.

Honestly I don’t recall anymore, I know my friend who is a mechanic recommended that I replaced it, I believe I had some sort of check engine light. Don’t recall the code tho.

No unfortunately didn’t record that.

Did you ever find out what that noise was. I am having the same problem? I am curious if this will resolve the problem?

@@james1467 hey mate, I ended up having a slight knock, although the noise was completely different. I ended up replacing the entire motor and gearbox, was cheaper than a rebuild

Not sure what circuit low means. Try to dig around on online forms to see what exactly you need to replace.

Daddicated yea that’s why I did I did some research for that and videos of what your replacing pop up and on the internet that same part pops up

Well try to replace that part and see what happens or take it to a shop and see what they say. I know autozone does free scans maybe they can suggest something.

Thanks. Yeah they can be a pain sometimes. Sorry to hear that you broke yours.

I had the same thing happen when replacing mine tonight. Fortunately I was able to find a plastic barbed T piece at a local hardware store that fit well in the relevant hoses. No issues after a 20 minute suburban drive so hopefully it remains that way. This video was incredibly helpful.

Found out while replacing this part, that my two of my hoses were cracked

@@UniqueTechandMore Where’d you find the replacement hoses?

very possible. I'm not familiar with that code but it's a pretty easy fix to try and doesn't cost too much. Otherwise see what a mechanic may recommend. Or try taking it to autozone and have them run their test and tell you what it could possibly be.

Not sure then.

I’m not a mechanic so I don’t know which one is which. Plus I don’t have this car anymore. Sorry I couldn’t help you.

@@Daddicated No problem, Thanks though.

I don't have this car anymore so I don't know how I could help you.

I tried looking it up online but can't seem to find it either. I would recommend taking a picture of it or screenshot and going to the dealer to see if he can give you a part number so you can buying it online or if its not to expensive at the dealer then buy it directly from them.

@@Daddicated I found something comparable. I forget the name, but it was an easy find at the nearest auto parts store. Thanks for the video! Fixed that and replaced the cap since it's been a while. Hoping that's the last repair I need to make for a while.

@@gabrielgreco7210 oh nice. 👍🏼

would you guys happen to know what kind of piece it is? I broke mine and have been trying to find it

@@stinkylumpiasame here did you find that out. Help me

also can i get a link or part number

I think so if the problem is the same. amzn.to/2YyS0Lp

Yeah I’m not sure but it’s pretty cheap to try it out and see

Not sure to be honest.

Not sure you may need to have a mechanic diagnosis it.

I think I struggled with them a little bit too.

There’s. Trick, you take a pliers hold it above where it’s connected (the hose) and twist, break it free then it’ll pull off, put a little grease on where the hoses connects to the solenoid hi

@@frankm8516 Thanks for the tip Frank.

Imran Mughal I don’t remember either T20 or T25.

@@Daddicated Thank you

Anytime.

No sorry, it’s been too long since I had that car. 😅

You’re welcome. Glad I could help.

Anytime

Honestly I don’t remember anymore. I don’t have the car either.

Its a star or octagon like, the ones intop of this runner

No clue, use a scanner it should tell you. Or take it to auto store and they will scan it for you and print a report for free.

Try light twisting back and forth while you pull on them.

Thanks for the feedback.

I believe it's all basic tools that are very inexpensive.

@@Daddicated what type of a bit torx? What type of a screw driver

@@speedracer175 I don't remember anymore. Just buy a torx bit set like this and you'll be set. amzn.to/3QnDGxH

@@Daddicated I have a Allen key set, would that work

@@speedracer175 No. Torx has a star-like shape vs Allen is more hexagon.

Take it to the shop they will find it.

I need help for my mazda car

Sorry I’m not really a car guy. I just know how to replace certain parts but I usually reach out to a local mechanics for diagnosis.

That’s strange… u sure it’s for the same year and model?

@@Daddicated I believe so. I researched it online. The dealer diagram does not have this part. This is so strange. Last thing to do is for me to go down to the dealership part department and speak to them in person. I bought this part from eBay. eBay Part gives me a check engine light once in awhile. After a year.

@@speedracer175 Yeah that's strange. Maybe have a local mechanic look at it and give his input before dealer since they charge an arm and a leg.

Yeah I was told by my mechanic that was the part I needed to replace. Otherwise I’m not really good with car stuff. Just very small projects or if it’s something specific I need to remove or reinstall based on professional advice.

@@Daddicated Not good with car stuff? Tell me about it. I'm in the same boat. Never once have I been shown or trained on vehicle mechanics and I certainly have no credentials or luacensing. I have a 2008 Mazda3 that I purchased in 2016. Love the car to death. In 2016 I decided to teach myself about cars and fir my first big project after having only ever fueled my car and washed it was suspension. Replaced it all using only Mazda service manual, Haynes manual, knowledgeable friends and YT. All in all, it went quite well though it took about a week because I got caught up on a few stuck bolts and having to convince myself that whacking the CV axle with a sledge hammer was the most appropriate way to free up the wheel hub as is outlined in the service manual. It was the moment I realized at least one reason car mechanics like to do their work behind closed doors without an audience. I assume that Lexus and Porsche also require such heroic measures - their owners would fall out if they realized or saw this occurring. Anyhow I'm now in the midst of doing a complete engine replacement. Remanufactured engine that is. The night I commented on your video, I had just removed the front intake manifold and discovered more about these and their relation to the air intake system. I was somewhat familiar with the variable valve timing but not at all the actuator and solenoid. But I have found this issue on what exactly is what in the 3 engine especially with the PCV, charcoal cannister, air swirl tumblers, etc. Sometimes it's hard to correctly locate certain parts and I'll have to double confirm them because between all the online Mazda part retailers around the nation, service manual, individual YT'ers parts can have different names. I suppose it makes it all the more fun or perhaps just something that calls for further research which inevitable leads to greater knowledge. I guess I'm weird like that. Something about the Mazda 3 to me is absolutely fascinating. My first 3 cars were 2 Hondas and a VW Jetta. I never was all too interested about under the hood but Mazda fir some reason ...

@@TheAgentAaron Hey thanks for sharing. It's cool how much you can learn if you just have the desire and drive for what you want to learn. Unfortunately, I don't share the same passion for cars as you do for your Mazda. But I do share the passion of trying to fix it myself if the fix is easy enough to where I can save a few bucks. Plus, I grew up with my father in construction so I'm leaning more toward those types of tutorials nowadays. However, I too don't know everything and still learn as I go with each project I do. I really enjoy making videos/youtube hence why I publish my stuff here. I feel like learning new skills and information is probably the better use of our free time compared to the alternative of binge-watching shows and wasting time online. Even though I'm guilty of that sometimes as well. Anyway, good luck on your journey my friend. One day you will know more than those mechanics we are supposed to trust. lol

I want to say yes but I don't really remember anymore. But looking that code up and it looks familiar.

@@Daddicated I think It's P2009

I think there are a few codes for it. On my 09 it threw a p2004 for bank 1 stuck open.

@@kbutrum3060 I have a p2004 on my Mazda 6 09 , were you able to fix with this same process thank you and good day

Yeah I bought the wrong kind I think so I had to reuse the brown one. The black one did fit.

Maybe another problem? 🤷🏻‍♂️

Not sure why ur having such a hard time.

@@Daddicated Ended up removing them it was the hardest part of this whole thing lol...

@@Daddicated Oh and my check engine light is gone, so i thank you!

Don’t remember. Sorry

Not sure cuz at that time this seemed easier

Yeah I did. But didn’t have any back then. 🤷🏻

I mean if check engine light when off and you get not error codes and the car isn’t making weird noises and everything seems to be running fine then nothing really. But if you still getting a code then you may need someone to look at it.

@@Daddicated nope hasn't made any weird noises running just normal just dont know why it would've gone on in the first place .

The cars have complicated computer systems that could glitch. For instance maybe the sensor connector got disconnected and reconnected or something stupid. Just keep a close eye on it and if it doesn’t appear then maybe it was a false alarm.

Alright thanks alot for the fast reply ! Greatly appreciated.

@@urgeyobitch5821 No problem. Anytime.

Sorry i don’t have this car anymore.

@@Daddicated its ok i got it right watched a few videos and saw what ones go where

@@BradleyCosh glad to hear that. 👍🏼