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Three Port PVS

With cold engine and center port connected to vacuum source, top port should have same vacuum as center port. Raise coolant temperature above PVS range. See PVS COLOR CODES  table. Top port should close to vacuum and bottom port should open to center port. If PVS fails to operate as described, replace switch.

PVS COLOR CODES

PVS Color Temp.
Green 68°F (20°C)
Black 100°F (38°C)
Plain or Blue 133°F (57°C)