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Checking The Mechanical Operation Of The Flap - I




Checking The Mechanical Operation Of The Flap












- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Wait for 10 seconds.
- Open and close the flap valve by hand.
- The flap valve should not bind in any position.
- The spring should return the flap valve to the stop screw.
- No external objects, hoses, cables, etc. must obstruct the movement of the throttle arm.

Is the function correct?

YES - Checking Idling Speed

NO - Continue with Checking The Mechanical Operation Of The Flap.

Can the fault be rectified without changing the throttle body?

NO - Changing Components - I

YES - Diagnostic Procedure - I