Variable Induction System: Testing and Inspection
Variable Intake Manifold, Checking
Only perform the test if there is a loss of torque. That means there is a reduction in engine acceleration.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Hand Vacuum Pump (VAS 6213)
Conditions
• The intake manifold runner control valve was tested with the vehicle diagnostic tester.
If the intake manifold runner control valve is OK, perform the following test:
- Remove the engine cover.
- Start the engine and let run at idle.
- Have a second person increase the engine speed abruptly (press the accelerator pedal). Observe the variable intake manifold vacuum actuator.
• The actuator must activate - arrow -.
If the change over does not function as specified:
- Check the vacuum system for leaks.
- Check whether the change over mechanism moves easily. Do this by actuating the linkage by hand.
- Check whether the vacuum lines are correctly connected.
- Check that the vacuum hoses are not porous.
- Remove the adjusting element vacuum hose - 1 - from the intake manifold runner control valve - 2 -.
- Set the sliding ring - 1 - on the hand vacuum pump (VAS 6213) to the - A - position for "vacuum".
- Connect the hand vacuum pump (VAS 6213) to the intake manifold runner control valve actuator.
- Operate hand vacuum pump (VAS 6213) several times.
The vacuum actuator must move - arrows -.
- Replace the vacuum actuator if it does not move.