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Idle Speed: Testing and Inspection

ENGINE IDLE SPEED
INSPECT ENGINE IDLE SPEED
(a) Warm up the engine.





(b) When using the intelligent tester: Check the idle speed.
(1) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(2) Enter DATA LIST mode with the intelligent tester.
Idle speed: 600 to 700 rpm

NOTICE:
^ When checking the idle speed, the transmission should be in neutral.
^ Check the idle speed with the cooling fan off.
^ Switch off all accessories and air conditioning before connecting the intelligent tester.

HINT: Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.

DLC3:





(c) When not using the intelligent tester: Check the idle speed.
(1) Using SST, connect the tachometer test probe to terminal 9 (TAC) of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18030
(2) Check the idle speed.
Idle speed: 600 to 700 rpm