Idle Speed: Testing and Inspection

Idle Speed Inspection

NOTE:
- Leave the IAC valve connected.
- Before checking the idle speed, check these items:
- The MIL has not been reported on.
- Ignition timing
- Spark plugs
- Air cleaner
- PCV system
- On Canadian models, pull the parking brake lever up. Start the engine, then check that the headlights are off.

1. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve 2P connector.




2. Connect a tachometer.
3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
4. Check the idle speed without load conditions: headlights, blower fan, radiator fan, and air conditioner off.

Idle speed should be: 800 ±50 rpm

5. Let the engine idle for 1 minute with high electric load (A/C switch ON, temperature set to Max cool, blower fan on High, and head light on high beam).

Idle speed should be: 900 ± 50 rpm

NOTE: If the idle speed is not within specification, do the symptom troubleshooting. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

6. Reconnect the EVAP canister purge valve 2P connector.