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Minimum Air Rate



NOTE: Idle speeds are computer controlled and cannot be adjusted.

CONTROLLED IDLE SPEED

Transmission Gear Engine Speed Idle air counts OPEN/CLOSED Loop [1]

Man. N [2] 2-50 CL
Auto D [2] 2-50 CL

[1] Add 2 counts for engines with less than 500 miles. Add 2 counts for every 1000 ft. above sea level.

[2] Within 50 RPM of desired idle as read by "SCAN" tool. Desired idle is controlled by the ECM depending on temperature and is not adjustable.

MINIMUM IDLE AIR RATE [3]

Transmission Gear Engine Speed OPEN/CLOSED Loop

Man. N 550-650 CL

Auto. D 550-650 CL

[3] Minimum air rate is set at the factory and does not need to be adjusted unless throttle body is repaired or replaced.

NOTE: If idle speeds are out of specification, See DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.