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VSV For Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS): Inspection

  1. REMOVE ENGINE COVER 

    Remove the 4 nuts and engine cover.

  2. REMOVE OIL DIPSTICK AND GUIDE FOR A/T (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE VACUUM CONTROL VALVE SET 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the vacuum tank from the intake manifold.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Vacuum Tank From Intake Manifold
      G00893981Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect VSV connector and vacuum hoses, and remove the vacuum control valve set.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting VSV Connector & Vacuum Hoses
      G00893982Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE VSV 

    Remove the screw, vacuum hose and VSV.

    Fig 3: Inspecting VSV For Open Circuit
    G00893983Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSPECT VSV 
    1. Inspect the VSV for open circuit.

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

      1. Resistance: 38.5 - 44.5Ω at 20°C (68°F) 

      If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.

      Fig 4: Inspecting VSV For Ground Circuit
      G00893984Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Inspect the 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.

    3. Inspect the VSV operation.
      1. Check that air flows from port E to the filter.
        Fig 5: Inspecting VSV Operation (1 Of 2)
        G00893985Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Apply battery positive voltage across the terminals.
      3. Check that air flows from port E to F.
    4. Fig 6: Inspecting VSV Operation (2 Of 2)
      G00893986Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REINSTALL VSV 
    1. Install the VSV with the screw to the vacuum tank
    2. Install the vacuum hose.
  7. REINSTALL VACUUM CONTROL VALVE SET Torque: 21 N.m (210 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) 
  8. REINSTALL OIL DIPSTICK AND GUIDE FOR A/T 

    HINT:

    Using a new O-ring.

  9. REINSTALL ENGINE COVER 

    Reinstall the engine cover with the 4 nuts.