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Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Testing and Inspection




BAC/AIR VALVE
Inspection
1. Remove the BAC valve.
2. Circulate water in the BAC valve coolant passage to cool the air valve.
3. Circulate hot water in the BAC valve coolant passage and verify that the air valve operates.
4. If not, replace the BAC valve.




BAC/IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE
Inspection
1. Verify that the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Disconnect the idle air control valve connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the idle air control valve by using an ohmmeter.

Specification: 7.7-9.3 ohms [23 °C { 73 °F }]

4. If not as specified, replace the BAC valve.