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Throttle Valve Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

1. Remove the linear solenoid connector.




2. Measure the resistance between the A and B terminal.

Standard: 5.0 - 5.5 ohms (at 70°F, 20°C)

3. Replace the linear solenoid if resistance is out of specification.
4. Connect the No. 3 terminal of the linear solenoid connector to the battery positive terminal and the No. 1 terminal to the battery negative terminal. A clicking sound should be heard.
5. If not, replace the linear solenoid.