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Variable Inertia Charge System (VICS) Shutter Valve Actuator Inspection

Carry out VICS Operation Inspection. See VICS OPERATION INSPECTION . If operation is not as specified, disconnect vacuum hose from VICS shutter valve actuator. See Figure. Connect vacuum pump to VICS shutter valve actuator. Slowly apply vacuum and inspect rod movement of VICS shutter valve actuator. See VICS SHUTTER VALVE VACUUM APPLICATION (PROTEGE & PROTEGE5)  table. If VICS shutter valve actuator operates as specified, inspect vacuum hoses for proper routing, kinks or leakage. If VICS shutter valve actuator does not operate as specified, replace VICS shutter valve actuator. After repair, return vehicle to original condition.

VICS SHUTTER VALVE VACUUM APPLICATION (PROTEGE & PROTEGE5)

Vacuum (in. Hg) Rod Movement
More Than -0.80 Not Pulled
-2.4- -10.4 Starts To Move
Less Than -10.4 Fully Pulled