Vacuum Solenoid Valve

Remove vacuum solenoid valve. Connect vacuum hoses to valve. See Figure and Fig 1 . Blow air through valve from hose "A" and ensure air comes out valve air filter. Using jumper wires, apply battery voltage and ground to solenoid valve. See Fig 1 . Blow air through valve from hose "A" and ensure air comes out of port "B". Replace defective vacuum solenoid valve.

Fig 1: Checking Vacuum Solenoid Valve

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