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Fast Idle Cam (FIC) Inspection and Adjustment


Fast Idle Cam (FIC) Inspection and Adjustment

With CONSULT
1. Turn ignition switch "ON".






2. See "COOLAN TEMP/S" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT.
3. Start engine and warm it up.






When engine temperature is 80 ± 5°C (176 ± 9°F), make sure that the center of mark (A) is aligned with mark (B) as shown in the figure.


4. Stop engine.






5. Turn ignition switch "ON" and see COOLAN TEMP/S" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT.






6. When engine temperature is 25 ± 5°C (77 ± 9°F), make sure that the center of mark (A) is aligned with mark (C) as shown in the figure.




Without TOOLS
1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".






2. Disconnect engine temperature sensor harness connector and check resistance as shown in the figure.
3. Start engine and warm it up.






When the resistance of engine temperature sensor is 0.26 to 0.39 k ohm, make sure that the center of mark (A) is aligned with mark (B) as shown in the figure.






If NG, adjust by turning adjusting screw.

Adjusting screw tightening torque: 0.98 - 1.96 N.m (10 - 20 kg-cm, 8.7 - 17.4 in-lb)






5. When the resistance of engine temperature sensor is 1.65 to 2.40 k ohm, make sure that the center of mark (A) is aligned with mark (C) as shown in the figure.

If NG, replace thermo-element and perform the above inspection and adjustment again.