Auxiliary Air Valve (Idle Speed): Testing and Inspection
Intake Air Bypass Control Thermal Valve TestSpecial Tools Required
Vacuum pump/gauge, 0 - 30 in.Hg, Snap-on YA4000A or equivalent, commercially available
1. Start the engine, and let it idle.
NOTE: The engine coolant temperature must be below 131 °F (55 °C).
2. Remove the vacuum hose (A) from the intake air duct, and connect a vacuum pump/gauge, 0 - 30 in.Hg, to the hose.
3. Raise and lower the engine speed, making sure the vacuum gauge reading changes as the engine speed changes.
If the vacuum reading does not change, check for these problems:
- Misrouted, leaking, broken, or clogged intake air bypass control system vacuum lines.
- A cracked or damaged intake air bypass control thermal valve.
4. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
5. Raise and lower the engine speed, making sure the vacuum pump/gauge reading does not indicate any vacuum as the rpm changes.
If there is a vacuum reading, check for these problems:
- Misrouted, leaking, broken, or clogged intake air bypass control system vacuum lines.
- A cracked or damaged intake air bypass control thermal valve.