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Barometric Pressure Sensor > < Air Sensor Potentiometer <--> [Air Flow Sensor Plate Position Sensor]|Description and Operation|Page 2615
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Auxiliary Air Valve (Idle Speed): Testing and Inspection

CHECKING AUXILIARY AIR REGULATOR

COLD ENGINE

Coolant temperature below 30°C (80°F)

Remove wiring connector from auxiliary air regulator

Start engine and run at idle speed

Pinch either hose connected to auxiliary air regulator
Idle speed should decrease slightly

WARM ENGINE

Wiring connector for auxiliary air regulator connected

Start engine and run until it reaches operating temperature

Pinch either hose connected to auxiliary air regulator
Idle speed should not change

VOLTAGE SUPPLY (ENGINE COLD/WARM)

Remove wiring connector from auxiliary air regulator

Bridge terminals with test light 
Test light should glow with engine idling 
If test light does not glow with engine idling, see wiring diagram in repair manual

Barometric Pressure Sensor > < Air Sensor Potentiometer <--> [Air Flow Sensor Plate Position Sensor]|Description and Operation|Page 2615