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Automatic Hot Air Intake

  1. Visually inspect all hoses for proper condition and connections.
  2. With engine idling, check that cold air intake is closed when engine is cold and open above specified temperature.
  3. If system does not respond properly at given temperatures, check air door or linkage for binding, and replace thermal valve as necessary.
Fig 1: Hot Idle Compensator Valve
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