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Intake Air Control Valve Vacuum Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION OF VSV FOR IACV



1. REMOVE VSV.
2. INSPECT VSV.

A. Inspect VSV for open circuit



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

Resistance at 20°C (68°F): 38.5 - 44.5 Ohms

- If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.

B. 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.

C. Inspect VSV operation.



- Check that air flows from port E to the filter.



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

3. REINSTALL VSV.