FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Component Testing

Turbocharger Waste Gate Solenoid Check

Operation Check





1. Connect a hand vacuum pump to the solenoid valve nipple (A).
2. Use a jumper wire to connect between the solenoid valve terminal and battery terminal.





3. Connect and disconnect the jumper wire at the battery negative terminal to apply negative pressure and check tightness.

Coil Resistance Check





Measure resistance between solenoid valve terminals.
Standard value: 36 - 44 Ohms [at 20°C (68°F)]