Auxiliary Intake Air Door Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required
J 23738-A Hand Vacuum Pump
- In order to view the operation of the auxiliary intake air door, remove the air cleaner cover and air cleaner element.
- Observe that the auxiliary intake air door is OPEN.
- If the intake air door is closed test for a faulty intake air control solenoid.
- Disconnect the vacuum hose to the auxiliary intake air door motor.
- Observe that the auxiliary intake air door is OPEN.
- Replace the air cleaner assembly if the intake air door is closed. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Connect the J 23738-A or an equivalent hand vacuum pump to the intake air door motor.
- Apply a vacuum of 34 kPa (254 mm Hg, 10 in. Hg) to the intake air door motor.
- The intake air door motor should CLOSE and HOLD vacuum.
- Replace the air cleaner assembly if the intake air door fails the above test. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Connect the J 23738-A or an equivalent hand vacuum pump to the vacuum storage chamber on the air cleaner upper assembly.
- Apply a vacuum of 34 kPa (254 mm Hg, 10 in. Hg) to the storage chamber.
- The vacuum chamber should HOLD the vacuum pressure.
- Replace the air cleaner assembly if the vacuum storage chamber looses pressure. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .