Diagnostic Procedure

With CONSULT-III 

1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Perform "VIAS SOL VALVE" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-III.
3. Turn VIAS control solenoid valve ON and OFF, and make sure that power valve actuator (1) rod moves.
   Fig 1: Identifying Power Valve Actuator

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Without CONSULT-III 

1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure that power valve actuator (1) rod moves when changing the gear position to N and D alternately.
   Fig 2: Identifying Power Valve Actuator

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OK or NG 

OK: INSPECTION END 

NG (With CONSULT-III): GO TO 2.

NG (Without CONSULT-III): GO TO  3.

With CONSULT-III 

1. Stop engine and disconnect vacuum hose connected to power valve actuator.
2. Start engine and let it idle.
3. Perform "VIAS SOL VALVE" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-III.
4. Turn VIAS control solenoid valve ON and OFF, and check vacuum existence under the following conditions.
   VACUUM EXISTENCE CONDITIONS
   
   

   VIAS SOL VALVE	Vacuum
   ON	Should exist.
   OFF	Should not exist.

OK or NG 

OK: Repair or replace power valve actuator.

NG: GO TO  4.

Without CONSULT-III 

1. Stop engine and disconnect vacuum hose connected to power valve actuator.
2. Disconnect VIAS control solenoid valve (1) harness connector.
   • <=: Vehicle front
3. Start engine and let it idle.
   Fig 3: Identifying VIAS Control Solenoid Valve Harness Connector

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4. Apply 12V of direct current between VIAS control solenoid valve terminals 1 and 2.
5. Check vacuum existence under the following conditions.
   VACUUM EXISTENCE CONDITIONS
   
   

   Condition	Vacuum
   12V direct current supply	Should exist.
   No supply	Should not exist.

OK or NG 

OK: Repair or replace power valve actuator.

NG: GO TO 4.

Fig 4: Applying Direct Current Between VIAS Control Solenoid Valve Terminals 1 And 2

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1. Stop engine.
2. Check hoses and tubes between intake manifold and power valve actuator for crack, clogging, improper connection or disconnection. Refer to "VACUUM HOSE DRAWING ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 5.

NG: Repair hoses or tubes.

Fig 5: Checking Hoses And Tubes

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Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 6.

NG: Replace vacuum tank.

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect VIAS control solenoid valve (1) harness connector.
   • <=: Vehicle front
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
   Fig 6: Identifying VIAS Control Solenoid Valve Harness Connector

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4. Check voltage between terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.

   Voltage: Battery voltage 

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  8.

NG: GO TO 7.

Fig 7: Checking Voltage Between Terminal 1 And Ground

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Check the following.

• Harness connectors E12, F3
• Harness continuity between IPDM E/R and VIAS control solenoid valve

  >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 29 and VIAS control solenoid valve terminal 2.

   Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

   Continuity should exist. 

4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 9.

NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 10.

NG: Replace VIAS control solenoid valve.

Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

>> INSPECTION END