Vehicle Losing Speed

1985 Chevrolet Astro Van Passenger, 2.5 E, AutomaticSECTION Vehicle Losing Speed

Servo alters throttle position in response to signals from control module. Control module energizes vacuum solenoid to open vacuum valve to vacuum source. This increases vacuum level in servo to increase throttle opening. Vent remains closed.

RENDER: 1.0x

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