Intake Air Control Valve System: Non-Turbo

Using 3-way connector, connect vacuum gauge in vacuum line to the actuator valve, located on side of air intake chamber. See Fig 2. Start engine. With engine idling, ensure no vacuum reading is obtained.
Fully open throttle and ensure vacuum reading momentarily reads at least 9.8 in. Hg and actuator valve rod pulls downward. If actuator valve rod fails to pull downward, proceed to next step.

Fig 1: Checking Intake Air Control Valve VSV
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Fig 2: Intake Air Control Valve, VSV & Vacuum Tank ID (Non-Turbo)
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Disconnect vacuum hose from actuator valve, located on side of air intake chamber. It may be necessary to remove air intake chamber for access to actuator valve.
Using vacuum pump, apply approximately 16 in. Hg of vacuum to actuator valve. Ensure actuator valve rod pulls downward and remains pulled downward for at least one minute.
NOTE: If actuator valve rod does not move downward, it may be necessary to rotate adjusting screw near the shaft located in the air intake chamber. See Fig 2.
Replace actuator valve if defective. If actuator valve operates correctly, reconnect vacuum hose. Proceed to next step.
Disconnect vacuum hoses from vacuum tank, located below air intake chamber. See Fig 2. Apply air pressure to port "A" on vacuum tank. Ensure air passes out port "B". Perform STEP 1. See Fig 3. Apply air pressure to port "B". Ensure air does not pass out port "A". Perform STEP 1. See Fig 3.
Plug port "B" on vacuum tank. Using vacuum pump, apply approximately 16 in. Hg of vacuum to port "A". Perform STEP 2. See Fig 3. Ensure vacuum reading holds for at least one minute. Replace vacuum tank if defective and recheck system operation. If vacuum tank is okay, reconnect vacuum hoses. Proceed to next step.

Fig 3: Checking Vacuum Tank (Non-Turbo)
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Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect electrical connector from intake air control valve Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV), located near vacuum tank. See Fig 2. It may be necessary to remove vacuum tank for access to VSV.
Using ohmmeter, ensure continuity exists between electrical terminals on VSV and resistance is 39-45 ohms. Check that no continuity exists between each electrical terminal and body of VSV.
Apply air pressure to port "B" and ensure air passes out filter. Perform STEP 1. See Fig 1. Connect battery voltage and ground to VSV terminals. Apply air pressure to port "B" and ensure air passes out port "A". Perform STEP 2. See Fig 1. Replace VSV if defective. Reconnect negative battery cable. Recheck system operation.
If VSV is okay, reinstall VSV and negative battery cable. Ensure ignition is off. Raise floor mat on passenger's side for access to Engine Control Module (ECM). Remove ECM protector, located above ECM. Loosen bolt and disconnect electrical connectors from ECM.
Install Check Harness (SST 09990-01000) between ECM and ECM electrical connector. See Fig 4. Turn ignition on. Check voltage between terminal No. 39 and chassis ground. See Fig 4.
Voltage should be 9-14 volts. If voltage is not within specification, check for defective EFI main relay or wiring harness between EFI main relay and ECM. See EFI MAIN RELAY under RELAYS . See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
If EFI main relay and wiring harness are okay, check ECM ground circuit. If ECM ground circuit is okay, substitute another ECM and recheck system operation.

Fig 4: Installing Check Harness & Checking Voltage (Non-Turbo)