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Component Inspection

Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection 

  1. Connect KDS/GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Ignition "ON & Engine "OFF".
  3. Perform "Actuation Test  " for PCSV.
    Fig 1: Scantool Display - Canister Purge Valve Actuation Test
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  4. Ignition "OFF".
  5. Disconnect PCSV connector.
  6. Measure resistance between power and control terminal of the PCSV. (component side)

    Specification  : Approx. 2.0kΩ [20°C (68°F)]

    Fig 2: Scantool Display - Resistance Of PCSV
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  7. Does the PCSV operate properly and is the measured resistance within specification?

    YES 

    • Go to "Injector Operation Inspection" procedure below.

    NO 

Injector Operation Inspection 

  1. Connect KDS/GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Perform "Actuation Test  " for Injector.
    Fig 3: Scantool Display - Injector Disable (Cylinder 1, 2, 3, 4 Actuation Test)
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  3. Check its RPM decrease when performing actuation test.
  4. Is there any cylinder with no change in RPM or only a small change in RPM?

    YES 

    NO