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Intake Air Control System: Inspection

  1. INSPECT INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE 
    1. With 39.9 kPa (300 mm Hg, 11.8 in.Hg) of vacuum applied to the actuator, check that the actuator rod moves. See Fig 1.
    2. One minute after applying the vacuum, check that the actuator rod does not return. If operation is not as specified, replace the intake manifold.
      Fig 1: Identifying Intake Air Control Valve
      G04962770Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between each terminal.

      Resistance: 33 to 39 Ω at 20°C (68°F) 

      If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.

      Fig 2: Checking That There Is Continuity Between Each Terminal
      G04962771Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between each terminal and the body.

      Resistance: 10 kΩ or higher 

      If there is continuity, replace the VSV.

      Fig 3: Checking That There Is No Continuity Between Each Terminal & Body
      G04962772Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Check that air flows from port E to the filter.
      Fig 4: Checking If Air Flows From Port E To Filter
      G04962773Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
    5. Check that air flows from port E to port F. If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.
      Fig 5: Checking If Air Flows From Port E To Port F
      G05264979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002