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Electronic Idle Speed Control Test


Test Data:





Special Tools:





Equipment
- Multimeter -- e.g. SUN DMM-5
- Engine analyzer -- SUN EMT-1019/Master 3 or MCM-2110, All-Test 3610-MB

NOTE: The idle speed control is independent of the air flow sensor position indicator. Run engine at operating temperature, selector lever in position "P" or "N", A/C compressor turned off and air intake system tight. Idle speed contact, coolant temperature sensor and EGR system is functioning properly.

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1) At altitudes above 2,000 m, the current draw can fall below 700 mA.

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