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Air Pump: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INSPECT AIR PUMP 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check that air flows.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the air pump.

      Fig 1: Inspecting Air Pump
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  2. INSPECT AIR SWITCHING VALVE 
    1. Blow air into port A and check that air is not discharged from port B.
      Fig 2: Inspecting Air Switching Valve
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    2. Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
    3. Blow air into port A and check that air is discharged from port B.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the air switching valve.

      Fig 3: Applying Battery Voltage Across Terminals
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  3. INSPECT NO. 2 AIR SWITCHING VALVE 
    1. Blow air into port B and check that air is not discharged from port C.
      Fig 4: Inspecting No. 2 Air Switching Valve
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    2. Apply vacuum of 30 kPa (306 gf/cm2 , 4.35 psi) to port A, blow air into port B and check that air is discharged from port C.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the No. 2 air switching valve.

      Fig 5: Applying Vacuum To Port A
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