IMT Valve Actuator Inspection

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION IMT Valve Actuator Inspection

Reference: "IMT VALVE ACTUATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION "

CAUTION: The IMT valve actuator may be damaged if battery voltage is applied to it for longer than 10 seconds. Limit the time of battery voltage application to the IMT valve actuator to no more than 10 seconds.
  1. Connect battery positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to IMT valve actuator (1) as shown in chart below. If it does not operate as specified direction, replace IMT valve actuator.
    DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES REFERENCE CHART

    Rotative direction a b
    clockwise + -
    counterclockwise - +
    Fig 1: Checking IMT Valve Actuator
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RENDER: 1.0x

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