MAZDA 626 1987 Workshop Manual
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7C VIC SYSTEM 
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION 
Component Function Remark 
Dynamic chamber Provides chamber for VIC system operation Integrates one-way check valve 
Engine control unit Monitors engine rpm, controls solenoid valve Unleaded fuel: ON at above 5200 rpm Leaded fuel: ON at above 5400 rpm 
Intake manifold Provides short and long length of intake travel Integrates shutter valve 
One-way check valve Holds vacuum in vacuum chamber Installed between dynamic chamber and vacuum chamber 
Ne signal pick-up Detects crank angle at 180° intervals; sends signal to control unit Installed in distributor 
Solenoid valve (Vlfc) Controls vacuum to shutter valve actuator 
Shutter valve Closes short intake port 
Shutter valve actuator Actuates shutter valve according to 
vacuum from solenoid valve 
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TROUBLESHOOTING 
Check the condition of the wiring harness and connectors before checking the sensor or switches. 
Note 
Make the system inspection first. If no problem is found, continue with inspection of the 
next system of the Troubleshooting Guide. (Refer to pages 4C—10 and 11.) 
Possible cause 
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Symptom 
Vacuum chamber (Vacuum leak) 
Shutter valve actuator 
One-way check valve 
Solenoid valve (VIC) Engine control unit (1C) 
System 
Inspection 
Possible cause 
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Symptom 
Vacuum chamber (Vacuum leak) 
Shutter valve actuator 
One-way check valve Vacuum ' Electric signal | signal 
Engine control unit (1C) 
System 
Inspection 
Possible cause 
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Symptom 4C—42 4C—41 4C—43 4C—42 4C-98 4C—41 
Rough idle 
During warm up 2 3 4 — — — 1 Rough idle After warming up 2 3 4 — — — 1 
Poor acceleration, hesitation, 
or lack of power 6 5 7 2 3 4 1 
Poor fuel consumption 6 5 7 2 3 4 1 
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VIC SYSTEM 4C 
System Inspection 
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temper-
ature and run it at idle. 
2. Check that the rod has been pulled into the ac-
tuator. 
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3. Increase the engine speed and check that the rod 
is released above specification. 
Specification: 
Approx. 5,200 rpm....Unleaded fuel 
Approx. 5,400 rpm....Leaded fuel 
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Shutter Valve Actuator 
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the actuator, 
and connect a vacuum pump to the actuator. 
2. Apply approx. 200 mmHg (7.9 inHg) vacuum 
and check that the rod is pulled into the actuator. 
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VIC Solenoid Valve 
1. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the solenoid 
valve. 
2. Blow through the valve from port A and check that 
air flows from port B. 
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4C VIC SYSTEM 
3. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector and con-
nect 12V and a ground to the terminals of the sole-
noid valve. 
4. Blow through the valve from port A and check that 
air flows from the air filter. 
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Electrical Signal 
1. Connect a voltmeter to the VIC solenoid valve (O 
wire). 
2. Increase the engine speed and note the voltmeter 
reading. 
Voltmeter reading Unleaded fuel Leaded fuel 
Approx. 12V Below 5,200 rpm Below 5,400 rpm 
Below 2.0V Approx. 5,100 rpm Approx. 5,300 rpm 
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Vacuum Signal 
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the actuator. 
2. Place a finger over the port opening and check 
that air is pulled in at idle. 
3. Increase the engine speed above specification and 
check that air is not pulled in. 
Specification: 
Approx. 5,200 rpm Unleaded fuel 
Approx. 5,400 rpm Leaded fuel 
4. Connect the vacuum hose. 
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76G04C-075 
4C-42 
Vacuum Chamber 
1. Disconnect vacuum hose A from the dynamic 
chamber. 
2. Connect the vacuum pump to the dynamic 
chamber. 
3. Apply vacuum and check that it is held. 
4. If not correct, check the one-way check valve for 
vacuum leakage. (Refer to page 4C—43.) 
Note 
10 mm Hg (0.39 inHg) drop per 30 seconds is 
allowable. 
5. If the one-way check valve is good, check the dy-
namic chamber.  
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VIC SYSTEM 4C 
One-way Check Valve 
Inspection 
1. Remove the dynamic chamber. 
2. Remove the one-way check valve. 
3. Connect a vacuum pump as shown in the illus-
tration. 
4. Apply vacuum and check that it is held. 
5. Connect the vacuum pump to the opposite port. 
6. Apply vacuum and check that it is not held. 
7. If not correct, replace the valve. 
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Replacement 
1. Remove the dynamic chamber. (Refer to page 
4C-32) 
2. Remove the one-way check valve. 
3. Install a new valve so that the white side
 of
 the valve 
faces to the port A. 
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4C ISC SYSTEM 
IDLE
 SPEED CONTROL
 (ISC)
 SYSTEM 
Air valve BAC valve (ISC valve + air valve) 
ISC valve 
Air passage 
c=£> Coolant passage 
Idle switch 
Large 
Bypass air 
amount 
Small 
Characteristics of air valve 
Low 50°C (122°F) High 
Coolant temperature 
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To improve idle smoothness, the ISC system controls the intake air amount by regulating the bypass 
air amount that passes through the throttle body. 
This system consists of the BAC valve and the control system. 
The BAC valve consists of the air valve which functions only when the engine is cold (below 50°C 
(122°F)) and the ISC valve which works throughout the entire engine speed range. 
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ISC SYSTEM 4C 
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION 
Component Function Remark 
A/C switch Detects air conditioner operation; sends 
signal to engine control unit Switch ON when air conditioner 
operating 
Air valve When cold, supplies bypass air into dy-namic chamber • Engine speed increased to shorten warm-up period • Thermo wax type 
• Installed in BAC valve 
Clutch switch Detects in-gear condition; sends signal to engine control unit Switch ON when clutch pedal released 
E/L control unit Detects that E/L is being applied; sends 
signal to engine control unit 
Engine control unit Detects signals from input sensors and switches; controls solenoid valve (Idle speed control) 
Idle switch Detects when throttle valve fully closed; 
sends signal to engine control unit 
Installed on throttle body 
Ne signal pick-up Detects crank angle at 180° intervals; sends signal to engine control unit Installed in distributor 
Neutral switch Detects in-gear condition; sends signal to engine control unit 
Switch ON when in gear 
P/S pressure switch Detects P/S operation; sends signal to engine control unit Switch ON when steering wheel turned right or left 
Solenoid valve (Idle speed control) Controls bypass air amount • Controlled by duty signal from engine control unit • Installed in BAC valve 
• Operates idle-up 
Test connector For initial idle speed adjustment • Gerrn, 1-pin 
• Idle speed feedback control cancelled when connector grounded 
Water thermo sensor Detects coolant temperature; sends 
signal to engine control unit 
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4C
 ISC
 SYSTEM 
TROUBLESHOOTING 
Check the condition of the wiring harness and connectors before checking the sensors or switches. 
Note 
Make the system inspection first. If no problem is found, continue with inspection of the 
next system of the Troubleshooting Guide. (Refer to pages 4C—10 and 11.) 
Possible cause 
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Symptom 
Air valve P/S pres-sure switch 
Solenoid 
valve (Idle 
speed 
control) 
Water 
thermo 
sensor 
Engine control unit terminal System 
In-
spection 
Possible cause 
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Symptom 
Air valve P/S pres-sure switch 
Solenoid 
valve (Idle 
speed 
control) 
Water 
thermo 
sensor 
1L 1W 2Q 
System 
In-
spection 
Possible cause 
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Symptom 4C—47 4C—97 4C—48 4C—107 4C—98 4C—46 
Engine 
stalls 
During warm up 2 — 3 4 — 5 6 1 Engine 
stalls After warm up — 4 2 — 3 5 6 1 
Rough 
idle 
During warm up 2 — 3 — — 4 5 1 Rough 
idle After warm up 4 2 — 3 5 6 1 
High idle speed after warm up 2 5 3 — 4 6 7 1 
Runs rough on deceleration — — 2 — — 3 4 1 
Afterburn in exhaust system 2 — 3 — — 4 5 1 
Falls emission test 2 3 — — 4 5 1 
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System Inspection 
(Air valve) 
1. Ground the test connector (Green, 1-pin) with a 
jumper wire. 
2. Disconnect the ISC valve connector (Gray, 2-pin) 
at idle while the engine is cold. 
3. Note the engine speed and reconnect the con-
nector. 
4. Warm up the engine to the normal operating tem-
perature and disconnect the connector again. 
5. Check that the engine speed is lower than that 
when cold. 
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ISC SYSTEM 4C 
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Cooling fan switch 
Rear defroster switch 
Head light switch 
Blower motor switch 
ISC "valve 
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(ISC valve) 
6. Connect the ISC valve connector. 
Note 
a) Make sure that the initial idle speed is set 
to specification. 
b) All accessory must be OFF. 
7. Again disconnect the ISC valve connector (engine 
at normal operating temperature). 
8. Check that the engine speed decreases. 
9. Reconnect the ISC valve connector. 
10 Remove the jumper wire from the test connector 
and make sure that the idle speed is within specifi-
cations. 
(Load Test) 
11. Apply power steering, electrical, and air conditioner 
loads and check that the idle speed is controlled 
to within specifications. 
Load Idle speed 
P/S 750 ± 50 
E/L 800 ± 50 
A/C 800 ± 50 
E/L and A/C 800 ± 50 
BAC Valve 
Air valve 
1. Remove the BAC valve from the throttle body. 
2. Blow air through the valve from port A and check 
that air comes out of port B when the BAC valve 
is cold.. 
3. If not correct, replace the BAC valve. 
Note 
Refer to "Installation" on this page for the 
BAC valve installation. 
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4C 
ISC
 SYSTEM 
ISC valve 
1. Disconnect the ISC valve connector. 
2. Connect an ohmmeter to the terminals of the ISC 
valve. 
3. Check the resistance. 
Resistance (at 20°C (68°C)): 6.3—9.9 Q 
4. If not correct, replace the BAC valve. 
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REMOVAL 
1. Remove the screws. 
2. Remove the BAC valve from the throttle body. 
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Installation 
Caution 
Install a new gasket. 
1. Remove any dirt or old sealant from the contact 
surfaces. 
2. Apply sealant to both sides of the gasket. 
3. Tighten the screws. 
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FUEL SYSTEM 4C 
FUEL SYSTEM 
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This system supplies the necessary fuel for combustion at a constant pressure to the injectors. Fuel 
is metered and injected into the intake manifold according to the injection control signals from the en-
gine control unit. It consists of the fuel pump, fuel filters, delivery pipe, pulsation damper, pressure 
regulator, injectors, fuel pump control unit, and the control relay. 
The fuel pump is mounted in the fuel tank to minimize the operating noise of the fuel pump. The injec-
tors directly supplied with battery voltage through the control relay. The connector of the injectors is 
white to distinguish the injectors for FE DOHC from those of other engines. 
Due to the installation of the steering angle transfer shaft for the 4-wheel steering (4WS) the fuel tank 
of 4WS vehicles is designed with separate right and left sections. A transfer pump is used to pump 
fuel from the left side to the right side. 
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