Minimum Air Rate - Fuel Injection Only

CONTROLLED IDLE SPEED CHECK
NOTE: Before performing this check, there should be no codes displayed, idle air control system has been checked and the ignition timing is correct.

1. Set parking brake and block drive wheels.
2. Connect a SCAN tool to the assembly line data link (ALDL) connect with tool in Open Mode.
3. START engine and bring it to normal operating temperature.
4. Check for correct state of PARK/NEUTRAL switch on SCAN tool.
5. Check specifications chart for controlled idle speed and IAC valve pintle position (counts).
6. If within specifications, the idle speed is being correctly controlled by the ECM.
7. If not within specifications refer to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM/DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING PROCEDURES/ROUGH, UNSTABLE OR INCORRECT IDLE.

UNDER 8500 GVW

CONTROLLED IDLE SPEED

Transmission Gear Idle Speed IAC Counts [1] OPEN/CLOSED Loop [2]

Man. N 600 5-30 OL

Auto D 525 5-30 CL

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

[2] Let engine idle until proper fuel control status is reached (OPEN/CLOSED loop).

MINIMUM IDLE AIR RATE CHECK
Minimum Idle Air Rate is not adjustable for this engine.

OVER 8500 GVW

CONTROLLED IDLE SPEED

Transmission Gear Idle Speed IAC Counts [1] OPEN/CLOSED Loop [2]

Man. N 600 5-30 OL

Man. [3] N 600 5-30 CL***

Auto D 550 5-30 CL

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

[2] Let engine idle until proper fuel control status is reached (OPEN/CLOSED loop).

[3] G van and Suburban with a single catalytic converter.

[***] Switches to OPEN LOOP after three minutes.

MINIMUM IDLE AIR RATE CHECK
Minimum Idle Air Rate is not adjustable for this engine.