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Air Intake System Tests

1. Visually inspect the components of the Air Intake System.

^ Loose, kinked, pinched, or damaged air lines.

^ Loose, kinked, pinched, or damaged vacuum lines.

^ Damaged or loose connections.

^ Damaged insulation.

^ Damaged Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.

2. Check the air intake hose for cracking.

3. If all checks are OK, proceed to the Pinpoint Tests. Pinpoint Tests