Intake Air Control System (ES300)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus RX 300 and 2003 Lexus ES 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using 3-way connector, connect vacuum gauge to actuator hose. See Fig 1. Connect hand-held tester to DLC3. See Figure. Start engine. Select ACTIVE TEST mode according to message on hand-held tester. With VSV on, vacuum should be about 7.9 in. Hg (27 kPa). With VSV off, no vacuum should be present.
- Shift transmission into Park and operate accelerator pedal. Check data monitor operation. See Fig 2. Valve shown in illustration is for reference only, throttle valve may operate differently depending on running condition. If operation is not to specification, check intake air control valve assemblies.