Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

With Automatic Transaxle

PREPARATION
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Shift the selector lever to P range.
3. Turn off all electrical loads.
- Headlight
- Blower
- Rear window defroster
- Power steering

4. Wait until the cooling fan stops.




5. Connect the Special Service Tools (SST)s New Generation Star (NGS) tester to the data link connector-2 and select the "PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD" function.

IDLE SPEED
1. Perform Preparation. (Refer to above.)
2. Using the Special Service Tools (SST)s New Generation Star (NGS) tester, verify that the idle speed is within the specification.

Idle Speed (P Range): 650-750 rpm

3. If not within the specification, race the engine and operate the A/C with no load.
4. Stop racing and the A/C, and check the idle speed.
5. Idle speed below the specification
Disconnect the IAC valve connector and check the engine speed.
a. If the engine speed does not change, inspect the IAC solenoid valve. b. If the engine speed changes excessively (due to engine stall), inspect the PCM and related wiring harness and connectors.

6. If the idle speed is over the specifications. Disconnect the AC valve connector and check the engine speed.
a. If the engine speed does not change, adjust with the air adjusting screw (AAS).

Idle Speed (P Range): 650-750 rpm

b. If the engine speed changes excessively, inspect the PCM and related wiring harnesses and connectors.

CAUTION: The throttle adjusting screw is set at the factory and must not be adjusted. Any adjustment will negatively effect the engine performance.