FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Fast Idle Out of Specification When Cold

Check in Order Listed:

- Engine Control Module
Check MIL action (see Diagnostic Trouble Code Extraction). Is MIL coming on/are codes stored/is light on steady?

- Idle Air Control Valve (IAC)
Perform Idle Air Control Valve tests as shown for DTC 14.

- Other Idle Controls
Fast Idle Thermo Valve - Perform Fast Idle Thermo Valve test to verify air flow when cold.
Idle Adjusting Screw - Perform inspection/adjustment procedure for Idle Adjusting Screw.

- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Perform Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor tests as shown for DTC 6.