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Thermostatic Vacuum Switching Valve (TVSV): Tercel

  1. Drain coolant from radiator and remove TVSV. Place threaded end of valve in container of ice water with thermometer.
  2. With temperature below 45°F (7°C), check that air flows from pipe "J" to pipe "M" and "L" and from pipe "K" to pipe "N". See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Thermostatic Vacuum Switching Valve (TVSV) Test
    G09323362Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Heat water to 63-122°F (17-50°C). Check that air flows from pipe "K" to pipe "N" and "L" and from pipe "J" to pipe "M".
  4. Continue heating water to above 154°F (68°C). Check that air flows from pipe "K" to pipe "M" and "L" and does not flow from pipe "J" to any other pipe.