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Sensors and Switches - Emission Control Systems > < Positive Crankcase Ventilation|Description and Operation
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Positive Crankcase Ventilation: Testing and Inspection

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.Warm up the engine to the normal operating temperature.

2. Run engine at idle.

3. Disconnect the PCV valve with the ventilation hose attached from the cylinder head cover.
4. Block the PCV valve opening.
5. Verify that vacuum is felt.
6. Remove the PCV valve.

7. Blow through the valve from port "A" and verify that air comes out of port "B".
8. Blow through the valve from port "B" and verify that no air comes out of port "A".
9. Replace the PCV valve if necessary

Sensors and Switches - Emission Control Systems > < Positive Crankcase Ventilation|Description and Operation