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Idle Up Control Valve: Testing and Inspection

Solenoid Valve Test:




1. Mark vacuum hoses to the solenoid valve and disconnect hoses (white stripe, and yellow stripe) from the solenoid valve.
2. Disconnect the solenoid valve electrical connector.

Throttle Opener Test:




3. Connect a hand vacuum pump to the nipple the white striped hose was on, and apply vacuum. The valve should hold vacuum.

Throttle Opener Test:




4. Apply battery voltage to the solenoid. The valve should release vacuum.
5. Place finger over open nipple with battery voltage still applied. The valve should hold vacuum.

Throttle Opener Test:




6. Measure the resistance of the solenoid coil.
Standard Value: 36-44 ohms
6. If the solenoid valve does not pass all tests replace the valve.