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Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve Operation




1. Disconnect vacuum sensing tubes from solenoid valve and vacuum pipe.
2. Blow air through valve inlet port and ensure air flows through valve and passes out valve air filter.
3. Disconnect electrical connector from solenoid and apply battery voltage to valve terminals.
4. Blow air through valve inlet port and ensure air flows through valve and passes from outlet port on same side of valve as inlet port.