Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Intake Air Control System: Inspection
- INSPECT INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY NO. 2
- With 26.7 kPa (200 mm Hg, 7.9 in. Hg) of vacuum applied to the actuator, check that the actuator rod moves.
- One minute after applying the vacuum, check that the actuator rod does not return.
- If the operation is not as specified, replace the intake air control valve assembly No. 2.
- INSPECT INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY NO. 3
- Inspect actuator operation
- With 26.7 kPa (200 mm Hg, 7.9 in. Hg) of vacuum applied to the actuator, check that the actuator rod moves.
- One minute after applying the vacuum, check that the actuator rod does not return.
- If the operation is not as specified, replace the intake air control valve No. 3.
- Inspect VSV operation
- Using an ohmmeter, check the resistance between the terminals.
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Resistance: 37 to 44 Ω at 20°C (68°F)
If the resistance is not as specified, replace the VSV.
- Inspect the VSV for ground.
- Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between each terminal and the body.
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If there is continuity, replace the VSV.
- Inspect the VSV operation.
- Check that air flows from port E to the filter.
- Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
- Check that air flows from port E to port F.
If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.
- Using an ohmmeter, check the resistance between the terminals.
- Inspect actuator operation
- INSPECT AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Cover port C with finger, and check that air flows from port B to port A.
- Cover port C with finger, and check that air does not flow from port A to port B.
- Cover port A and C with fingers, and apply 60 kPa (450 mm Hg, 18 in. Hg) of vacuum to port B, and check that there is no change of vacuum after one minute.
- INSPECT VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY NO. 1
- Inspect the VSV for open circuit.
- Using an ohmmeter, check the resistance between the terminals.
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Resistance: 33 to 39 Ω at 20°C (68°F)
If the resistance is not as specified, replace the VSV.
- Using an ohmmeter, check the resistance between the terminals.
- Inspect the VSV for ground.
- Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between each terminal and the body.
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If there is continuity, replace the VSV.
- Inspect the VSV operation.
- Check that air flows from port E to the filter.
- Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
- Check that air flows from port E to port F.
If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.
- Inspect the VSV for open circuit.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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