Section 246 (Intake Air Control System): Inspection: 2AZ-FE

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INSPECTION INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER VALVE ASSY

Check the intake manifold runner valve.
1. Check that intake manifold runner valve shaft is not rickety.
Fig 1: Intake Manifold Runner Valve Operation Chart
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NOTE: Do not adjust the screw.
Check the intake manifold runner valve operation.
1. Apply battery positive and negative voltages across the terminals.
  Standard:
2. Check that the intake manifold runner valve opens and closes smoothly.
Fig 2: Checking Intake Manifold Runner Valve Operation
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If the result is not as specified, replace the intake manifold runner valve assy.

NOTE: Do not apply the battery voltage to the intake manifold runner valve for more than 1 minute.

Check the resistance.

Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.

Fig 3: Identifying Intake Manifold Runner Valve Terminals

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Standard:

INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER VALVE TERMINALS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

Tester Connection	Specified Condition
4 - 5	3.0 to 10 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F)

If the result is not as specified, replace the intake manifold runner valve assy.