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Variable Intake Air Solenoid Valve Inspection

VARIABLE INTAKE AIR SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION[L3]

1. Remove the Variable intake air solenoid valve.




2. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
- It not as specified, replace the Variable intake air solenoid valve.
- It as specified, carry out the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".

Circuit Open/Short Inspection
1. Disconnect the PCM connector.




2. Inspect the following wiring harness for open or short circuit (continuity check).

Open circuit
- If there is no continuity, there is an open circuit. Repair or replace the harness.
- Variable intake air solenoid valve terminal B and PCM terminal 2J
- Variable intake air solenoid valve terminal A and main relay terminal C

Short circuit
- It there is continuity, there is a short circuit. Repair or replace the harness.
- Variable intake air solenoid valve terminal B and body GND
- Variable intake air solenoid valve terminal A and power supply