Idle Speed: Testing and Inspection

IDLE SPEED / INSPECTION







1. Shift to neutral or (P) and start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with no load until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
2. Connect a tachometer to the test tachometer connector.

Idle speed
Except VTEC
M/T: 750 ± 50 rpm in neutral
A/T: 750 ± 50 rpm in (N) or (P)

VTEC
800 ± 50 rpm in neutral

NOTE: All electrical systems should be turned OFF.

3. Adjust the idle speed if necessary.