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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA1992TERCEL DX, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTSTHROTTLE CONTROLSENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTSDASHPOT CONTROL SYSTEM
1992 Toyota Tercel DX, 4D Sedan, Standard
Dashpot Control System
1992 Toyota Tercel DX, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Dashpot Control System
- Engine must be at normal operating temperature. Check idle speed and adjust if necessary. Remove cap, filter and separator from dashpot. See Fig 1.
- Start engine. Maintain engine speed at specified testing RPM. See DASHPOT TESTING RPM table. Plug Vacuum Transmitting Valve (VTV) hole with your finger. See Fig 1.
- Release throttle. Dashpot should be extended and dashpot setting RPM should be as specified. See DASHPOT TESTING RPM table. If idle speed is incorrect, adjust dashpot. See Fig 2.
- To check VTV operation, run engine at dashpot testing RPM for a few seconds. Plug the VTV hole with your finger. Release throttle. Uncover plugged hole. Engine should return to idle in about one second. Install dashpot separator, filter and cap. Install filter with coarser surface facing outward.
DASHPOT TESTING RPM
| Application | Testing RPM | (1) Dashpot Setting RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 2500 | 1500 | ||
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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.