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Intake Charge Pressure Control System Check

  1. After the diagnostic trouble code of MFI system is read, turn off the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect the hose (black) from the turbocharger wastegate actuator control boost nipple at the air outlet fitting and plug this nipple.
  3. Connect a hand vacuum pump to the hose (black).
  4. Use the vacuum pump to apply negative pressure, and check the negative pressure condition while the engine is stopped and while it is idling.
Fig 1: Checking Negative Pressure Conditions While Engine Stopped Or Idling
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INTAKE CHARGE PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM CHECK

Engine state Normal state
Stop (Ignition switch: "ON" position) Negative pressure is maintained
Idle (after warm-up) Negative pressure leaks
NOTE: If this check indicates an abnormal condition, the turbocharger wastegate solenoid, the turbocharger wastegate actuator, or the hose is broken.