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.
Inspection Procedure
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST (ACIS VSV)
- Disconnect the vacuum hose from the port F on the ACIS VSV.
- Connect the hand-held tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
- Start the engine.
- Enter the following menus: ACTIVE TEST / INTAKE CTL VSV1. Operate the AICS VSV.
- Check the VSV's air flow when switching the VSV.
OK:
ACIS VSV OPERATION TABLETester Condition Specified Condition VSV is ON Air from port E flows out through port F VSV is OFF Air from port E flows out through the air filter OK: Go to step 4
NG: Go to next step
- CHECK VACUUM HOSES (INTAKE MANIFOLD - ACIS VSV - IACV)
- Check the condition of the vacuum hoses between the intake manifold, ACIS VSV and IACV.
- The vacuum hoses are connected securely.
- Vacuum hoses are not cracked or damaged.
OK:
The vacuum hoses are connected securely and not cracked or damaged.
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE VACUUM HOSES
OK: Go to next step
- Check the condition of the vacuum hoses between the intake manifold, ACIS VSV and IACV.
- INSPECT INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE (See INSPECTION
)
NG: REPLACE INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE
OK: REPLACE ECM (See REPLACEMENT )
- INSPECT ACIS VSV (OPERATION)
- Check that air flows from port E to the air filter.
- Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
- Check that air flows from port E to port F.
NG: REPLACE ACIS VSV
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ECM - ACIS VSV - EFI MAIN RELAY)
- Check the wire harness between the ACIS VSV and ECM.
- Disconnect the V2 ACIS VSV connector.
- Disconnect the E4 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard:
ECM - ACIS VSV - EFI MAIN RELAY - RESISTANCE TABLETester Connection Specified Condition V2-2 - E4-3 (ACIS) Below 1 Ω V2-2 or E4-3 (ACIS) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher - Check the wire harness between the ACIS VSV and EFI MAIN relay.
- Disconnect the V2 ACIS VSV connector.
- Remove the EFI MAIN relay from the engine room No. 2 R/B.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard:
ACIS VSV - EFI MAIN RELAY - RESISTANCE TABLETester Connection Specified Condition V2-1 - R/B EFI MAIN relay terminal 3 Below 1 Ω NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE ECM (See REPLACEMENT )
- Check the wire harness between the ACIS VSV and ECM.
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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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