Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Procedure
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (OPERATE VSV FOR ACIS)
- Disconnect the vacuum hose.
- Connect an intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
- Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / INTAKE CTL VSV1. Operate the VSV for ACIS.
- Check the VSV operation when it is operated using an intelligent tester.
OK
TESTER OPERATIONS AND SPECIFIED CONDITIONSTester Operations Specified Conditions VSV ON Air from port E flows out through port F VSV OFF Air from port E flows out through air filter - Reconnect the vacuum hose.
OK: Go to step 4
NG: Go TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK VSV FOR ACIS (OPERATION)
- Check that air flows from port E to the air filter.
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OK:
Air from port E flows out through the air filter.
- Apply the battery positive voltage across the terminals.
- Check that air flows from port E to port F.
OK:
Air from port E flows out through port F.
NG: REPLACE VSV FOR ACIS (See REMOVAL )
OK: Go TO NEXT STEP
- Check that air flows from port E to the air filter.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VSV FOR ACIS - ECM, VSV FOR ACIS - EFI RELAY)
- Check the wire harness and connectors between the VSV for ACIS and ECM.
- Disconnect the B17 VSV for ACIS connector.
- Disconnect the B1 ECM connector.
- Check the resistance.
Standard Resistance (Check for open)
TESTER CONNECTIONS AND SPECIFIED CONDITIONSTester Connections Specified Conditions VSV for ACIS (B17-2) - ACIS (B1 -33) Below 1 Ω Standard Resistance (Check for short)
TESTER CONNECTIONS AND SPECIFIED CONDITIONSTester Connections Specified Conditions VSV for ACIS (B17-2) or ACIS (B1-33) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher - Reconnect the VSV for ACIS connector.
- Reconnect the ECM connector.
- Check the wire harness between the VSV for ACIS and EFI relay.
- Disconnect the B17 VSV for ACIS connector.
- Remove the EFI relay from the engine room R/B.
- Check the resistance.
Standard Resistance (Check for open)
TESTER CONNECTIONS AND SPECIFIED CONDITIONSTester Connections Specified Conditions VSV for ACIS (B17-1) - EFI relay terminal 3 of R/B Below 1 Ω - Reconnect the VSV for ACIS connector.
- Reinstall the EFI relay.
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go TO NEXT STEP
- Check the wire harness and connectors between the VSV for ACIS and ECM.
- CHECK VACUUM HOSES (INTAKE MANIFOLD - IACV, IACV - VSV FOR ACIS)
- Check that the vacuum hose is connected correctly.
- Check the vacuum hose for looseness and disconnection.
- Check the vacuum hose for cracks, holes and damage.
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE VACUUM HOSES
OK: Go TO NEXT STEP
- INSPECT INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE (INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK)
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- Check that the lever moves when a vacuum of 26.6 kPa (200 mmHg) is applied with the vacuum gauge on.
OK:
Lever moves
- Check that the vacuum of 26.6 kPa (200 mmHg) is sustained for 1 minute in the above state.
OK:
Vacuum is sustained
NG: REPLACE INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE (INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK)
OK: REPLACE ECM (See REMOVAL )
- Check that the lever moves when a vacuum of 26.6 kPa (200 mmHg) is applied with the vacuum gauge on.
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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.
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