I need to know how the IMRC actuator and valve position sensor and solenoid work

I told you that I pulled code p1077 and looked up online on how to diagnose the problem. I went through the steps and everywhere I turn, it tells me to replace the valve position sensor.

Actual Honda definition of P1077 is "IMRC system malfunction (low rpm)"and the first steps in their diag. tree is involving vacuum checks to verify command and function of the solenoid , actuator and valve itself, nothing electrical. .........just sayin....let me know your progress and I'll see if I can offer any better assistance.

Well I looked everywhere on the IMRC problem, and found at clubrsx.com. The first thing they tell you to do is reset the ECM/PCM. Then they start off with checking the voltage on the valve position sensor with terminals Nos. 1 and 3. you should get a reading of 5v, which I did. Then they tell you to turn the ignition off and check resistance at the sensor side between terminals Nos. 2 and 3. You should get 3.2 kOhm. I was getting 2939. So I went to the next step. The next step was to check resistance between terminals Nos. 1 and 2 and you should get a reading of 9.5 kOhm. I wasn't getting anything. If you don't get at least 9.5 then the valve position sensor is bad. So I replaced it and started all over and had the same results as the previous sensor. Now when I looked it up at 2carpros.com, they do start with vacuum checks. When I put the vacuum pump on the hose going to the solenoid from the actuator, it was holding vacuum. I then took the bottom hose of the solenoid and it was holding vacuum. When I then put the vacuum pump on the hose going to the actuator from the solenoid, it did not hold vacuum. So my question now is... Where do I go from here?

Faulty actuator. After you have the intake off to replace this , check & verify proper alignment and movement of runner control , it only goes in one way (I've had many come from other shops -mostly body shops , to be fair, that I've had to re-install misaligned parts) In other words it's technically easy (if you do them enough) , but just as easy to goof up and get frustrated over , so I hope this goes easy for you , just be patient with alignment on assembly. Hope this has been a little help.

Well, I tested all vacuum hoses and every thing look good. But when I test for resistance I cant seem to get the right reading. Where do I go from here?