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Idle Speed: Testing and Inspection

Idle Speed Inspection
1. Perform "Engine Tune-up Preparation". (See Engine Tune-up Preparation.) Testing and Inspection

Note
^ The idle speed cannot be adjusted.
^ The M-MDS is required to verify the idle speed.

2. Verify that the idle speed (M-MDS: RPM) is within the specification using M-MDS.

Idle speed (P position)
No load: 570-670 rpm
Electrical load on: 630-730 rpm
Power steering oil pump operation: 600-700 rpm
A/C and heater operation: 570-850 rpm [-40-49°C (-40-120°F)]