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Idle Speed: Testing and Inspection

INSPECT ENGINE IDLE SPEED
a. When using hand-held tester.





1. Connect the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
2. Please refer to the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool's operator manual for further details.
3. Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for approximately 90 seconds.
4. Check the idle speed.
Idle speed: 700 ± 50 rpm
If the idle speed is not as specified, check the air intake system.
5. Disconnect the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool from the DLC3.
b. When not using the hand-held tester.





1. Using a SST, connect the tachometer probe to the terminal TAC of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18030
2. Please refer to the LEXUS hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.
3. Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for approximately 90 seconds.
4. Check the idle speed.
Idle speed: 700 ± 50 rpm
5. Remove the SST from the DLC3.
6. Disconnect the tachometer from the DLC.