On-Vehicle Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION On-Vehicle Inspection
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  1. INSPECT INTAKE CONTROL VALVE ASSY NO. 2Β 
    1. Check the operation.
      1. Using a 3-way connector, connect the vacuum gauge to the actuator hose as shown in the illustration.
        Fig 1: Using A 3-Way Connector, Connecting Vacuum Gauge To Actuator Hose
        G00898433Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
      3. Start the engine.
      4. Turn the hand-held tester switch ON.
      5. Select the item "DIAGNOSIS/ENHANCED OBD II/ACTIVE TEST/INTAKE CTL VSV1" and operate the VSV for AICS.
        Fig 2: Tester Specification
        G00898434Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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