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DescriptionNBEC0596SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONNBEC0596S01
Sensor Input Signal to ECMECM func-
tionActuator
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
VIAS con-
trolVIAS control solenoid valve Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Closed throttle position Throttle valve idle position
Ignition switch Start signal
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed (POS signal)
Crankshaft position sensor (REF) Engine speed (REF signal)
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
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When the engine is running at low or medium speed, the power
valve is fully closed. Under this condition, the effective suction port
length is equivalent to the total length of the intake manifold collec-
tor's suction port including the intake valve. This long suction port
provides increased air intake which results in improved suction
efficiency and higher torque generation.
The surge tank and one-way valve are provided. When engine is
running at high speed, the ECM sends the signal to the VIAS con-
trol solenoid valve. This signal introduces the intake manifold
vacuum into the power valve actuator and therefore opens the
power valve to two suction passages together in the collector.
Under this condition, the effective port length is equivalent to the
length of the suction port provided independently for each cylinder.
This shortened port length results in enhanced engine output with
reduced suction resistance under high speeds.
VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM (VIAS)
Description
EC-610
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONNBEC0596S02Power ValveNBEC0596S0201The power valve is installed in intake manifold collector and used
to control the suction passage of the variable induction air control
system. It is set in the fully closed or fully opened position by the
power valve actuator operated by the vacuum stored in the surge
tank. The vacuum in the surge tank is controlled by the VIAS con-
trol solenoid valve.
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VIAS Control Solenoid ValveNBEC0596S0202The VIAS control solenoid valve cuts the intake manifold vacuum
signal for power valve control. It responds to ON/OFF signals from
the ECM. When the solenoid is off, the vacuum signal from the
intake manifold is cut. When the ECM sends an ON signal the coil
pulls the plunger downward and feeds the vacuum signal to the
power valve actuator.
ECM Terminals and Reference ValueNBEC0684Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
TERMI-
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NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
16 Y/GVIAS control solenoid
valve[Engine is running]
IIdle speedBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]
IEngine speed is above 5,000 rpm.0 - 1.0V
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VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM (VIAS)
Description (Cont'd)
EC-611
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Wiring DiagramNBEC0597
MEC990C
VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM (VIAS)
Wiring Diagram
EC-612
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Diagnostic ProcedureNBEC0598
1 CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Perform ªVIAS SOL VALVEº in ªACTIVE TESTº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Turn VIAS control solenoid valve ªONº and ªOFFº, and make sure that power valve actuator rod moves.
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Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Rev engine quickly up to above 5,000 rpm and make sure that power valve actuator rod moves.
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OK or NG
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©GO TO 2.
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VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM (VIAS)
Diagnostic Procedure
EC-613
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2 CHECK VIAS CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Stop engine.
2. Disconnect VIAS control solenoid valve harness connector.
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3. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
4. Check voltage between terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©GO TO 3.
3 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
IHarness connectors M32, F23
I10A fuse
IHarness continuity between fuse and VIAS control solenoid valve
©Repair harness or connectors.
4 CHECK VIAS CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 16 and terminal 2. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
Continuity should exist.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM (VIAS)
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-614
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5 RETEST OVERALL FUNCTION
1. Reconnect harness connectors disconnected.
2. Perform Test No. 1 again.
OK or NG
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©GO TO 6.
6 CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-140.
OK or NG
OK©Replace VIAS control solenoid valve as intake manifold collector assembly.
NG©Repair or replace harness or connectors.
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VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM (VIAS)
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-615
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Component DescriptionNBEC0383The fuel injector is a small, precise solenoid valve. When the ECM
supplies a ground to the injector circuit, the coil in the injector is
energized. The energized coil pulls the needle valve back and
allows fuel to flow through the injector into the intake manifold. The
amount of fuel injected depends upon the injection pulse duration.
Pulse duration is the length of time the injector remains open. The
ECM controls the injection pulse duration based on engine fuel
needs.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
NBEC0384Specification data are reference values.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
INJ PULSE-B2
INJ PULSE-B1IEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 2.4 - 3.2 msec
2,000 rpm 1.9 - 2.8 msec
B/FUEL SCHDL dittoIdle 2.0 - 3.2 msec
2,000 rpm 1.4 - 2.6 msec
ECM Terminals and Reference ValueNBEC0685Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
TERMI-
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NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
101
102
103
104
105
107R/B
L/W
R/W
PU/R
R/Y
R/LInjector No. 1
Injector No. 5
Injector No. 2
Injector No. 6
Injector No. 3
Injector No. 4[Engine is running]
IIdle speedBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
INJECTOR
Component Description
EC-616
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Wiring DiagramNBEC0386
MEC974C
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INJECTOR
Wiring Diagram
EC-617