VICS Solenoid Valve Check

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove solenoid valve. Apply air pressure to port "B". See Fig 1 . Air should flow from port "C". Using fused jumper wires, apply battery voltage to VICS solenoid valve terminals. Apply air pressure to port "B". Air should flow from port "A". Replace VICS solenoid valve as necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Solenoid Valve Ports

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