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Fuel Pressure Control Solenoid: Testing and Inspection






VSV FOR FUEL PRESSURE CONTROL - INSPECTION
1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER.
2. REMOVE VSV.
- Disconnect the VSV connector.
- Disconnect these hoses from the VSV:
- Vacuum hose from fuel pressure regulator
- Vacuum hose from air intake chamber
- Remove the bolt and VSV.

3. INSPECT VSV FOR OPEN CIRCUIT.





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

Resistance At 2O°C (68° F): 37 - 44 Ohms

If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.






4. 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.





5. INSPECT VSV OPERATION.
- Check that air flows from ports E to G.





- Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
- Check that air flows from port E to the filter.
- If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.

6. REINSTALL VSV.
- Install the VSV with the bolt.

Torque: 18 Nm (13 ft.lb)

- Connect these hoses to the VSV:
- Vacuum hose from fuel pressure regulator
- Vacuum hose from air intake chamber
- Connect the VSV connector.

7. REINSTALL V-BANK COVER.