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Variable Induction Control Actuator: Testing and Inspection

VARIABLE INTAKE SOLENOID (VIS) VALVE

INSPECTION










FUNCTION AND OPERATION PRINCIPLE
Variable Intake manifold Solenoid (VIS) valves are installed on surge tank (VIS Valve # 1) and intake manifold (VIS Valve # 2). These VIS valve # 1 and # 2 control vacuum modulators which activate valves in surge tank and intake manifold. These valves are opened or closed by PCM according to engine condition (defer to below table).

SPECIFICATION
Item Specification
Coil Resistance 29.0 - 35.0 Ohms at 20 degrees C (68 degrees F)

Circuit Diagram:






COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect VIS Valve connector.




3. Measure resistance between VIS Valve # 1, 2 terminals 1 and 2.
4. Check that the resistance is within the specification.

Specification: Refer to SPECIFICATION.