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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA1996T100 SR5, 4WD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - 2.7LEMISSION SYSTEMS & SUB-SYSTEMSFUEL EVAPORATION SYSTEMEVAP VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE
1996 Toyota T100 SR5, 4WD, Standard
EVAP Vacuum Switching Valve
1996 Toyota T100 SR5, 4WD, StandardSECTION EVAP Vacuum Switching Valve
- Remove EVAP Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV). See EVAP VSV LOCATIONSΒ table. See Figure.EVAP VSV LOCATIONS
Application Location T100 Near Charcoal Canister NOTE: EVAP VSV may also be identified by wire colors. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article. - Using ohmmeter, ensure continuity exists between electrical terminals on EVAP VSV and resistance is 30-34 ohms at 68Β°F (20Β°C). Ensure no continuity exists between each electrical terminal and the body of the EVAP VSV. Replace EVAP VSV if continuity exists between electrical terminal and body of EVAP VSV.
- Apply air pressure to port "E". Ensure air does not flow from port "F". Perform STEP 1. See Fig 1.
- Apply battery voltage and ground to electrical terminals on EVAP VSV. Apply air pressure to port "E". Ensure air flows from port "F". Perform STEP 2. See Fig 2. Replace EVAP VSV if defective.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.