Corolla & Tercel
- Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. Check ignition timing at idle. Disconnect hose from distributor sub-diaphragm, and plug hose end. Recheck ignition timing. Timing should be 5 degrees BTDC. Reconnect hose to sub-diaphragm. Verify that timing advances to about 13 degrees BTDC.
- Disconnect vacuum hose from check valve at Black side and plug hose end. Check that ignition timing remains stationary for more than one minute. If timing changes, replace check valve. Stop engine and reconnect hoses to proper location.
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- Disconnect 3 hoses on top of HAC valve. Blow air into each hose and check that air flows into carburetor. Reconnect hoses to proper locations. Verify that check valve is working properly by blowing air from Orange side to Black side. Air should flow freely. Attempt to blow air from Black side to Orange side. Air should not flow.
- Remove distributor cap and rotor. Plug one sub-diaphragm port. Apply vacuum to diaphragms, and verify that vacuum advancer moves with vacuum applied. Reinstall cap and rotor and remove plug. If problem is found, distributor vacuum advancer must be repaired or replaced.