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Poor Idle Quality

FAULT INDICATIONS
Idle speed uneven, too high, or too low.

FAULT TRACING CONDITIONS
Before fault tracing, ensure that:
^ No diagnostic trouble codes are present,
^ The engine is at operating temperature, and
^ All fuses are clean and intact.

UNEVEN IDLE SPEED
^ Blocked injectors, Fuel Injector

^ Faulty sensor signals, Computers and Control Systems

IDLE SPEED TOO HIGH
^ Intake air leakage
^ Faulty idle air control valve, Computers and Control Systems

IDLE SPEED TOO LOW
^ Throttle Plate incorrectly adjusted, Throttle Plate - PFI

^ Faulty idle air control valve, Computers and Control Systems