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Variable Tumble Solenoid Valve Inspection




VARIABLE TUMBLE SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION [L3]

1. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the variable tumble solenoid valve. Service and Repair

4. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.

- If not as specified, replace the variable tumble solenoid valve. Service and Repair

- If as specified, carry out the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".











Circuit Open/Short Inspection

1. Disconnect the PCM connector. Service and Repair

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






Open circuit

- If there is no continuity, the circuit is open. Repair or replace the wiring harness.

- Variable tumble solenoid valve terminal A and main relay terminal C
- Variable tumble solenoid valve terminal B and PCM terminal 2I

Short circuit

- If there is continuity, the circuit is shorted. Repair or replace the wiring harness.

- Variable tumble solenoid valve terminal A and body ground
- Variable tumble solenoid valve terminal B and power supply
- Variable tumble solenoid valve terminal B and body ground