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Mode 1 (PCM Adaptive Memory Procedure Drive Mode)

MODE 1

1. Start the engine and warm it up completely.
2. Verify that all electrical loads (headlight, blower motor and rear window defroster) and A/C loads are off.
3. Verify that the initial ignition timing and the initial idle speed are within the specification.
4. If not as specified, adjust the ignition timing and idle speed.
5. Verify that terminals TEN and GND of the data link connector are not connected.
6. Carry out no-load racing at the specified speed for each model. Race the engine for more than 15 seconds at each time. Refer to the following engine speed table for engine speed.




Engine speed table

7. Idle the engine for more than 20 seconds with the electric cooling fan stopped.




Cycle Procedure Graph