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Idle Speed: Testing and Inspection

INSPECT ENGINE IDLE SPEED





a. When using the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool:
1 Connect the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.

HINT: Refer to the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool operator's manual for further details.

2 Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for approx. 90 seconds.
3 Check the idle speed.
Idle speed: 700 ± 50 rpm
If the idle speed is not as specified, check the air intake system.
4 Disconnect the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool from the DLC3.





b. When not using the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool:
1 Using SST, connect the tachometer probe to terminal TAC of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18030

HINT: Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.

2 Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for approx. 90 seconds.
3 Check the idle speed.
Idle speed: 700 ± 50 rpm
4 Remove the SST from the DLC3.
5 Disconnect the tachometer from the DLC3.