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Checking The Function Of The Vacuum Pump






Checking the function of the vacuum pump

Checking the function of the vacuum pump




- Ignition off.
Check the cable between vacuum control valve connector terminal #2 (cable harness side) and pump relay base terminal #1. Check the cable between pump relay base terminal #5 and vacuum pump terminal #1 (cable harness side). Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage.

Hint: To check the pump relay, take readings between relay terminal pins #3 and #5. The resistance must be infinite.

Check the function of the vacuum control valve.

Other information:
- To access or replace the vacuum control valve, see Replacing the left-hand control valve for the vacuum pump, AW55-50/51SN, L.H.D Removal and Replacement or
- To access or replace the relay, see the inside of the relay and integrated relay/fusebox cover or the wiring diagram
- Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault
- To check the vacuum control valve, see Vacuum pump and control valve, check, AW55-50/51SN Testing and Inspection.






Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.




- Brake several times to diminish the vacuum
- Start the engine
- Listen to the vacuum pump.
The Vacuum pump should start and run for a few seconds to build up a new vacuum and then stop.

Is the function correct?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking the function of the vacuum pump

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