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IDLE AIR CONTROL SYSTEM

F2-99prose procedure

Neutral (MTX) or P (ATX) for idle-speed check.

System Operation

  1. 1
    Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
  2. 2
    Shift the selector lever to neutral (MTX) or P (ATX).
  3. 3
    Turn all electric loads OFF.
  4. 4
    Connect a tachometer to the data link connector terminal IG- as shown.
    Engine bay setup for idle-speed verification: a timing light and a tachometer are connected, with an inset showing the data link connector and the IG- terminal to which the tachometer connects.
  5. 5
    Verify that the coolant fan is turned off.
  6. 6
    Verify that the idle speed is within the specification.
    Idle speed (Neutral or P range): 640-700 rpm {670 ± 30 rpm}
  7. 7
    If not within the specification, adjust the idle speed. (Refer to page F2-71.)
  8. 8
    Verify that the idle speed is within the specification under the conditions below.
  9. 9
    If not as specified, check the related wiring harness, switches and sensors.
Idle speed (Neutral or P range)
640-700rpm {670 ± 30 rpm}

Idle speed under conditions

No load
Idle speed {rpm}640-700
Electrical load ON
Idle speed {rpm}640-700
Air Conditioner ON
Idle speed {rpm}720-780
P/S operating
Idle speed {rpm}640-700

BAC VALVE

Inspection

Air valve

Air valve inspection

  1. 1
    Connect the data link connector terminals TEN and GND with a jumper wire.
    Air valve inspection: jumper wire connecting data link connector terminals TEN and GND, with a tachometer connected to IG-. A separate detail at right shows the connector.
  2. 2
    Connect a tachometer to the data link connector terminal IG-.
  3. 3
    Start the engine.
  4. 4
    The idle speed should decrease gradually as the engine warms up.

Idle air control valve

Idle air control valve inspection

  1. 1
    Disconnect the idle air control valve connector.
    Idle air control valve resistance measurement: ohmmeter probes applied to the disconnected idle air control valve connector terminals.
  2. 2
    Measure the resistance of the idle air control valve with an ohmmeter.
    Resistance: 10.7-12.3 Ω (at 20°C {68°F})
  3. 3
    If not as specified, replace the idle air control valve.
Idle air control valve resistanceat 20°C {68°F}
10.7-12.3Ω

Removal / Installation

(Refer to page F2-95.)

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