DIY: Remove SSV (beta/teaser video)
07-25-2012, 08:47 PM
#226
Well despite my SSV actuator holding vacuum I ordered a new SSV yesterday to see if maybe this fixes my problem. Also im going to switch my AIR solenoid to the SSV solenoid even though they both checked out good. I would imagine if I replace both these items and still have the problem then its something with the wiring.
Also my check engine light just went off today. Im not really sure why.
I was wondering something though. Why is it that after 6500rpm the engine returns to the normal powerband after basically skipping it from 3250-6500?
Also my check engine light just went off today. Im not really sure why.
I was wondering something though. Why is it that after 6500rpm the engine returns to the normal powerband after basically skipping it from 3250-6500?
07-29-2012, 04:56 PM
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Replaced the SSV today and im still having problems. I checked to see if the SSV was even moving by shutting the car off and looking to see if it moved but it didnt. Im not really sure where to go from this point. Everything has been tested or replaced at this point. I even cleaned all the electrical contacts with alchohol. I was gonna put di electic grease on them too but I forgot to do so before reassembly.
I guess the next thing I might try is to grease all those contacts and see if that helps as the wiring is the only thing I can say might be bad still.
Edit: Just greased the contacts and still no change.
I guess the next thing I might try is to grease all those contacts and see if that helps as the wiring is the only thing I can say might be bad still.
Edit: Just greased the contacts and still no change.
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08-05-2012, 12:27 PM
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So my car was starting to lose power everyonce in a while the loss was between 3250-6500rpm. After 6500 the car started to pick back up power like normal. I ran my codes and found a p0661 code.
I then proceeded to check my SSV Solenoid and both others. All 3 solenoids work properly and also the valves move very freely. No oil build up at all really. I did not test them with vacumn to make sure that they hold because I didnt have the tools to do it and needed to get the car back together.
I cleaned the terminals on all of the solenoids with alchohol and put it all back together. I still am having the same power loss in the same RPM range. The car just kinda falls flat for a short time and then picks back up. Would it be worth pulling it all back off to check to make sure the actuators hold vacumn pressure? Or is there possibly another thing I should be looking at?
Possibly a cat that is starting to clog?
I then proceeded to check my SSV Solenoid and both others. All 3 solenoids work properly and also the valves move very freely. No oil build up at all really. I did not test them with vacumn to make sure that they hold because I didnt have the tools to do it and needed to get the car back together.
I cleaned the terminals on all of the solenoids with alchohol and put it all back together. I still am having the same power loss in the same RPM range. The car just kinda falls flat for a short time and then picks back up. Would it be worth pulling it all back off to check to make sure the actuators hold vacumn pressure? Or is there possibly another thing I should be looking at?
Possibly a cat that is starting to clog?
Well despite my SSV actuator holding vacuum I ordered a new SSV yesterday to see if maybe this fixes my problem. Also im going to switch my AIR solenoid to the SSV solenoid even though they both checked out good. I would imagine if I replace both these items and still have the problem then its something with the wiring.
Also my check engine light just went off today. Im not really sure why.
I was wondering something though. Why is it that after 6500rpm the engine returns to the normal powerband after basically skipping it from 3250-6500?
Also my check engine light just went off today. Im not really sure why.
I was wondering something though. Why is it that after 6500rpm the engine returns to the normal powerband after basically skipping it from 3250-6500?
Hi bro...
i think i may be experiencing a similar situation as yours....
Though not as bad, but power does not come till 6500 before it smooths out... anything below, i can really feel that something is bogging down the car, not that slow but u know it is not smooth either...
Thinking it was carbon buildup... i regularly revved it till 7000-8500rpm... but still same when at low revs... slow rpm climbs from 800 - 6500 rpm... then back to normal...
At times when at 7000rpm, there will be a brrrppp sound, the kind where ur fuel pump isnt feeding fuel... then it continues back to climb...
So began changing the fuel pump... then, while checking any error codes, i read that i had a crank sensor error... P0335 ...bought a new one and the error code was gone...
U may have this problem but im not sure... it didnt give me any check light till i ran a DTC check...
so now... new fuel pump... new crank sensor... BUT STILL, the car isnt as smooth at low revs and stills brrrrppp at 7000 rpm...
could this be the problem? SSV? or it could also be my injectors? since it is an 2004... coming close to 10-year old car...
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PS: - These parts are for S1 units? is it the same for S2 units as well?
Part Numbers:
SSV Solenoid- KL0118741
Impact Switch- N3H4189B1
Thanks to Ash for this:
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Originally Posted by ASH8
Just thought I would put up the Part Number of the Modified Mazda SSV and Bolt..You Must also order the LONGER Bolt.
N3H5-20-160F SSV Valve .....Must be an F
9979-60-640 Bolt...Longer....Must use this bolt with this new SSV
N3H4-20-155A Gasket SSV
N3H1-13-996 Gasket , ACV (2, if needed for air pipe)
08-05-2012, 05:50 PM
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I cant tell you for certain what the cause of my exact problem is because I have not figured it out yet. I have a couple things I need to do to troubleshoot but if those things check out fine then I will need to go a little deeper or think of a different thing it could be causing this problem.
I will update if I find the solution though.
I will update if I find the solution though.
09-09-2012, 01:03 PM
#232
Definitely my SSV... During a WOT pull, the hose connecting at the oil filler to the intake blew and spewed oil all over my engine bay and down my AEM CAI... Now from 3250rpm to around 6.5K WOT my car makes a sound hard to describe. Currently trying to troubleshoot and to fix it.
Prior knowledge: Cleaned my SSV around 30K miles ago, and it wasnt that dirty. Just the other day it started to rattle and click loudly. Checked the Vac on it and was fine, also moved freely with my hand so I know its not stuck. Seems to flutter and cause a slight but noticeable vibration when under load/in gear when driving, under WOT makes a loud repetitive noise, like a louder rattle, and sounds VERY UNHEALTHY, to the point where I granny shift at 3K to not even go near the SSV opening. Still trying to figure out why this noise is occurring, ill try to take video today.
Looking to remove my SSV today and to make sure the actuator and solenoid work. Might also remove my UIM to make sure everything is kosher as well...
01-25-2013, 10:34 PM
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N3H4-20-155A OEM Gaskets ssv @$7.00 each
02-24-2013, 11:35 AM
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I have had SSV issues for the last year and half. It's been addressed a couple times using the TSB but I am out of warranty so they wouldn't buy me a new valve. I finally kicked out the cash for a new one and they are putting it in tomorrow. The dealership is telling me 1.75 hrs labor. Sound about right?
03-01-2013, 08:55 AM
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This project has been a major pain in my ***, murphy's law everything that can go wrong will go wrong. So I got halfway through the project and removed the UIM only to find oil and carbon everywhere so in the process of that one of the Intake Elbow tubes crumbled in my hand. So fine 10 bucks gets me two. Then while messing with the radiator that stupid return tube to the resivour snaped off in my hand peice of crap. And of course the worst thing possible happens next, carb cleaner straw falls down the LIM yes I know rookie mistake so now I get to remove that as well **** ME IN THE *** car has been out of commision for 2 weeks now and will be for another week and a half until all my new parts come in. So ya it's been a fun ride.
03-02-2013, 07:13 AM
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This project has been a major pain in my ***, murphy's law everything that can go wrong will go wrong. So I got halfway through the project and removed the UIM only to find oil and carbon everywhere so in the process of that one of the Intake Elbow tubes crumbled in my hand. So fine 10 bucks gets me two. Then while messing with the radiator that stupid return tube to the resivour snaped off in my hand peice of crap. And of course the worst thing possible happens next, carb cleaner straw falls down the LIM yes I know rookie mistake so now I get to remove that as well **** ME IN THE *** car has been out of commision for 2 weeks now and will be for another week and a half until all my new parts come in. So ya it's been a fun ride.
sorry I can't resist it...it's funny
You need to mess with the radiator to remove SSV?
03-03-2013, 04:00 AM
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ohh I will post pics of it once I get a chance it is pretty bad not so much sticky oil more solid deposits that are slowly becoming diamonds
03-04-2013, 05:34 AM
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This I have seen in excess my favorite was someone who paid way too much for a 8 thinking it was just the ssv making noise and turned out it was a blown engine how you mistake the two I don't know. My post was a venting of frustrations and a reminder that no matter how long you have worked on cars you can still make rookie mistakes so be careful people and don't do car work at 3am after working a 16 hour day. Also I am getting the impression from your comments that you think I didn't properly diagnose my issue before jumping on the ssv. Here was my reasoning first p2070, second selenoid checked out, vacuum checked out. Third stuck my finger through my throttle body and found oil, followed it down the intake removed all peices of plastic intake saw black gummy stuff on ssv stuck a long screw driver and scraped a bit off. Horrid oil deposit felt like tar. Everyone should at least check vacuum before removal.
03-05-2013, 07:28 AM
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This I have seen in excess my favorite was someone who paid way too much for a 8 thinking it was just the ssv making noise and turned out it was a blown engine how you mistake the two I don't know. My post was a venting of frustrations and a reminder that no matter how long you have worked on cars you can still make rookie mistakes so be careful people and don't do car work at 3am after working a 16 hour day. Also I am getting the impression from your comments that you think I didn't properly diagnose my issue before jumping on the ssv. Here was my reasoning first p2070, second selenoid checked out, vacuum checked out. Third stuck my finger through my throttle body and found oil, followed it down the intake removed all peices of plastic intake saw black gummy stuff on ssv stuck a long screw driver and scraped a bit off. Horrid oil deposit felt like tar. Everyone should at least check vacuum before removal.
uh oh...Team is the last person you want to challenge on the forum... :P
03-06-2013, 01:53 PM
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