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Manual Transaxle

Idle Air Control Bypass Air Valve:






1. Start engine and let it warm up to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Turn all of the accessories to the OFF position.
4. Connect Rotunda Digital Tachometer/Multimeter 055-00101 or equivalent to the number one spark plug wire.
5. Disconnect the Idle Air Control Bypass Air (IAC BPA) connector.
6. Start and run the engine at 2500 rpm for 30 seconds.
7. Make a note of idle speed.
8. Turn the idle speed adjusting screw to set the idle speed 650-750 rpm.
9. Shut the engine off and re-run the test to verify that the idle speed is correct.
10. Connect the IAC BPA connector.