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Function Inspection

  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  2. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
  3. Display the PIDs WGV_ACT and WGP. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST .) (See PCM INSPECTION .)
  4. Compare the voltage and opening angle indications for the PIDs WGVACT and WGP with the standard in the table indicated below.
    • If they do not match the standard, perform the voltage inspection. (See Voltage inspection .)

Standard 

WASTEGATE VALVE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

WGV_ACT WGP Remarks
V %
Approx. 4.2 Approx. 100 Ignition switched ON (engine off)
Approx. 4.06 Approx. 95 Idle (after warm up)
Approx. 1.48 Approx. 0 Racing (Engine speed: 2, 000 rpm)