FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Idle Speed: Testing and Inspection

IDLE SPEED
CHECK ENGINE IDLE SPEED
(a) Warm up the engine.

NOTICE: A warmed up engine should have an engine coolant temperature of over 80°C (176°F) and an engine oil temperature of 60°C (140°F), and the engine rpm should be stabilized.

(b) Check the idle speed.
(1) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(2) Enter DATA LIST MODE on the intelligent tester.
Standard idle speed: 700 to 800 rpm

NOTICE:
^ When checking the idle speed, the transmission should be in neutral.
^ Check the idle speed with the cooling fan off.
^ Switch off all accessories and A/C before connecting the intelligent tester.

HINT: Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details. If the idle speed is not as specified, check the air intake system.