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Hot Idle COMPENSATOR

  1. Cool bi-metallic compensator valve to ensure valve is closed. Detach air hose from intake manifold. Using a vacuum pump, try to pull air through valve. No air should pass through valve.
  2. Using a heat lamp, heat bi-metallic valve to temperature above 155°F (69°C) and apply vacuum to hose. Air should pass through valve. Replace valve if it does not respond correctly.
Fig 1: Hot Idle Compensator System Solenoid valve, A/C switch and battery are not used on GLC or 626 models.
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