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Secondary Air Injection Sensor 1, Checking: Notes

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

Test Requirements 

Test Procedure 

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .

Start Diagnosis 

-- Remove the engine covers. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.

Fig 1: Engine Cover -1- And -2-
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-- Disconnect the Secondary Air Injection Sensor 1 -G609- electrical harness connector -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Sensor And Retainers
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Checking Voltage Supply 

-- Switch the ignition ON.

-- Using a Multimeter, Check the Secondary Air Injection Sensor 1 -G609- electrical harness connector terminals 1 to 3 for voltage.

Specified value: near 5.0 V.

-- Switch the Ignition OFF.

Continue test according to the following table:

Value Cause Test
If the specified value was not obtained: Open or shorted circuit SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SENSOR 1, CHECKING WIRING 
If the specified value was obtained: Check reference signal circuit SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SENSOR 1, CHECKING WIRING