VSV For Evaporative Emission (EVAP): Inspection

2005 Toyota Celica GT-S, StandardSECTION Inspection
  1. REMOVE VSV 
    1. Disconnect the 2 EVAP hoses from the VSV.
    2. Disconnect the VSV connector.
    3. Remove the bolt and VSV.
  2. INSPECT VSV FOR OPEN CIRCUIT 

    Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between the terminals.

    Resistance: 27 - 33 Ω at 20°C (68°F) 

    If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.

    Fig 1: Inspecting VSV For Open Circuit
    G02600825Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT VSV FOR GROUND 

    Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between each terminal and the body.

    If there is continuity, replace the VSV.

    Fig 2: Inspecting VSV For Ground
    G02600826Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSPECT VSV OPERATION 
    1. Check that air flows with difficulty from port E to port F.
      Fig 3: Checking Air Flows From Port E To Port F With Difficulty
      G02600827Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
    3. Check that air flows from port E to port F.
      Fig 4: Checking Air Flows From Port E To Port F
      G02600828Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.

  5. REINSTALL VSV 
    1. Install the VSV with the bolt.
    2. Connect the VSV with the bolt.
    3. Connect the 2 EVAP hoses to the VSV.
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