Ignition "OFF".
Remove the intake valve control solenoid from the engine.
Visually check the Spool Column of intake valve control solenoid for contamination.
Connect 12V and a ground to 2 and 1 of the solenoid(Component side). Verify that spool column move to left as shown in the figure.
Disconnect 12V and verify that spool column move to original condition.
Has a problem been found?
YES
▶ Repair or replace as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO
▶ Go to next step as below.
Ignition " OFF".
Disconnect intake valve control solenoid connector
Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of the intake valve control solenoid connector.(Component side)
Specification
Temp.(℃) | Temp.(℉) | Resistance(Ω) | Temp.(℃) | Temp.(℉) | Resistance(Ω) |
0 | 32 | 6.2 ~ 7.4 | 60 | 140 | 8.0 ~ 9.2 |
10 | 50 | 6.5 ~ 7.7 | 70 | 158 | 8.3 ~ 9.5 |
20 | 68 | 6.8 ~ 8.0 | 80 | 176 | 8.6 ~ 9.8 |
30 | 86 | 7.1 ~ 8.3 | 90 | 194 | 8.9 ~ 10.1 |
40 | 104 | 7.4 ~ 8.6 | 100 | 212 | 9.2 ~ 10.4 |
50 | 122 | 7.7 ~ 8.9 |
Is resistance within the specification?
YES
▶ Go to next step as below
NO
▶ Replace the intake valve control solenoid and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure
Check the following items
Intake valve control solenoid filter for sticking or contamination
Engine oil and it’s level
Engine oil filter
Is there any problem?
YES
▶ Repair or replace the intake valve control solenoid and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure
NO
▶ Go to "Terminal and Connector Inspection" procedure