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Intake Air Control System (3MZ-FE): Inspection

  1. INSPECT INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE ASSY NO.2 
    1. Check the operation.
      1. With vacuum of 26.7 kPa (200 mmHg, 7.9 in.Hg) applied to the actuator, check that the valve closes.
      2. 1 minute after applying the vacuum, check that the valve remains closed.
        Fig 1: Inspecting Intake Air Control Valve Assembly No-2
        G02936436Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Do not adjust the adjust screw.

    If the operation is not as specified, replace the intake air control valve No. 2.

  2. INSPECT INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE ASSY NO.3 
    1. Check the operation.
      1. With vacuum of 26.7 kPa (200 mmHg, 7.9 in.Hg) applied to the actuator, check that the valve opens.
      2. 1 minute after applying the vacuum, check that the valve remains opened.

      If the operation is not as specified, replace the intake air control valve No. 3.

      Fig 2: Inspecting Intake Air Control Valve Assembly No-3
      G02936437Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Inspect the resistance.
      1. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.
      1. Resistance: 
      TERMINALS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      1 - 2 37 to 44Ω at 20° C (68° F)

      If the resistance is not as specified, replace the intake air control valve No. 3.

      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals
      G02936438Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Check the continuity.
      1. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between each terminal and the body.

      If there is continuity, replace the intake air control valve No. 3.

      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Each Terminals & Body
      G02936439Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Check the operation.
      1. Check that air flows from port E to the filter.
        Fig 5: Checking Air Flows From Port E To Filter
        G02936440Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
      3. Check that air flows from port E to F.

      If the operation is not as specified, replace the intake air control valve No. 3.

      Fig 6: Applying Battery Voltage & Checking Air Flows From Port E To F
      G02936441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSY NO.1 
    1. Inspect the resistance.
      1. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.
      1. Resistance: 
      TERMINALS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      1 - 2 33 to 39Ω at 20° C (68° F)

      If the resistance is not as specified, replace the vacuum switching valve No. 1.

      Fig 7: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals
      G02936442Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check the continuity.
      1. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between each terminal and the body.

      If there is continuity, replace the vacuum switching valve No. 1.

      Fig 8: Checking Continuity Between Terminals & Body
      G02936443Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Check the operation.
      1. Check that air flows from port E to the filter.
        Fig 9: Checking Air Flows From Port E To Filter
        G02936444Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
      3. Check that air flows from port E to F.

      If the operation is not as specified, replace the vacuum switching valve No. 1.

      Fig 10: Applying Voltage To Terminals & Checking Air Flows From Port E To F
      G02936445Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSPECT AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY 
    1. Check the operation.
      1. Cover port C with your finger, then check that the air flow from port B to A.
      2. Cover port C with your finger, then check that the air does not flow from port A to B.
      3. Cover ports A and C with your fingers, then apply 60 kPa (450 mmHg, 18 in.Hg) of vacuum to port B. Check that there is no vacuum change after 1 minute.

      If the operation is not as specified, replace the air cleaner cap.

      Fig 11: Inspecting Air Cleaner Cop Sub-Assembly
      G02936446Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002