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Idle Up Control Valve: Testing and Inspection


Idle Air Components:





1. Disconnect supplementary air valve harness connector from main harness. Do not apply voltage to main harness.
2. Ground yellow/green wire in air valve connector.
3. Apply 12 volts to white/brown wire in air valve connector.
4. Valve is normally closed and should open when voltage is applied.