Purge Control Diaphragm Thermovalve
- Disconnect vacuum hose to purge control diaphragm valve and connect vacuum gauge to hose. Start engine. With engine coolant temperature less than 158° (70°C), vacuum should not be present. If vacuum is present, replace thermovalve.
- Warm engine until cooling fan comes on. With engine at idle, vacuum should be present at purge control diaphragm valve vacuum hose. If vacuum is not present, replace thermovalve.