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System Check (MX-3 DOHC)

Connect tachometer to IG terminal of diagnostic connector. See Figure . Start engine, and operate at idle. Manually open throttle valve. Ensure shutter valve actuator rods No. 1 and 2 retract at specified RPM. See VRIS RPM SPECIFICATIONS  table. See Fig 1 . If necessary, check Variable Resonance Induction System (VRIS) components.

VRIS RPM SPECIFICATIONS

RPM Position
MX-3 DOHC
Shutter Valve Actuator Rod No. 1
Less Than 1900 Closed
1900-2600 Open
2600-4000 Closed
4000-6300 Open
Greater Than 6300 Closed
Shutter Valve Actuator Rod No. 2
Less Than 1900 Closed
1900-2600 Open
2600-4700 Closed
4700-6300 Open
Greater Than 6300 Closed
Fig 1: Locating Shutter Valve Actuators (MX-3 DOHC)
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