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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Optra - Mexico 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 1.4L (L95) 🢒 Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Diagnosis

Diagnostic Instructions
    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

An intake manifold tuning (IMT) valve or variable geometry induction system (VGIS) is used to change the intake manifold plenum configuration. When the IMT valve is open, the intake manifold is configured to one large plenum. When the IMT valve is closed, the intake manifold is configured to 2 smaller plenums. The IMT valve improves engine performance at low and high engine speeds depending on the engine load. Ignition 1 voltage is supplied directly to the IMT valve solenoid. The engine control module (ECM) controls the solenoid by grounding the control circuit. The IMT valve system contains the following components:

    • The IMT valve solenoid
    • The IMT valve vacuum reservoir
    • The IMTV valve vacuum actuator
    • The intake manifold tuning valve
    • The intake manifold

Reference Information

Description and Operation

Air Intake System Description

Special Tools

J 23738-A Vacuum Pump

Circuit/System Verification
  1. Engine running, observe the DTC information parameter with a scan tool. DTC P0660 should not set.
    2. ⇒If the DTC is set, refer to DTC P0660.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Circuit/System Testing
  1. Verify none of the following conditions exist:
    2. • Disconnected, restricted, or damaged vacuum hoses
    • Disconnected or damaged components
    • Binding vacuum actuator linkage
    • Linkage that is interfering with hoses, wiring, or any other components
    • Internally binding IMT valve--Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement.
  2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the vacuum supply hose at the vacuum reservoir.
  3. Connect a J 23738-A to the supply hose of the vacuum reservoir.
  4. Engine running, test for 33 kPa (10 Hg) of vacuum.
    5. ⇒If less than the specified range, test the supply hose for a leak or restriction.
  5. Ignition OFF, connect a J 23738-A to the supply port of the vacuum reservoir.
  6. Disconnect the vacuum outlet hose at the vacuum reservoir.
  7. Plug the vacuum outlet port of the vacuum reservoir, while applying vacuum to the vacuum reservoir.
    8. ⇒If the vacuum does not hold, replace the vacuum reservoir.
  8. Ignition OFF, connect the vacuum hoses to the vacuum reservoir.
  9. Disconnect the supply hose at the IMT valve solenoid.
  10. Connect a J 23738-A to the vacuum supply hose at the IMT valve solenoid.
  11. Engine running, test for 33 kPa (10 Hg) of vacuum.
    12. ⇒If less than the specified range, test the supply hose for a leak or restriction.
  12. Ignition OFF, connect the supply hose to the IMT valve solenoid.
  13. Disconnect the outlet hose at the IMT valve solenoid.
  14. Connect a J 23738-A to the outlet hose at the IMT valve solenoid.
  15. Engine running, test for 33 kPa (10 Hg) of vacuum.
    16. ⇒If less than the specified range, replace the IMT valve solenoid.
  16. Ignition OFF, connect the outlet hose to the IMT valve solenoid.
  17. Disconnect the supply hose at the vacuum actuator.
  18. Connect a J 23738-A to the outlet hose at the IMT valve solenoid.
  19. Engine running, test for 33 kPa (10 Hg) of vacuum.
    20. ⇒If less than the specified range, test the supply hose for a leak or restriction.
    ⇒If greater than the specified range, replace the vacuum actuator.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.