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Idle Speed: Testing and Inspection

Idle Speed / Idle Air Control (IAC) Duty Inspection

Before idle speed / IAC duty check, make sure of the following.
- Lead wires and hoses of engine / emission control systems are connected securely.
- Accelerator cable is adjusted.
- Ignition timing is within specification.
- All accessories (wipers, heater, lights, A/C, etc.) are out of service.
- Air cleaner has been properly installed and is in good condition.
- ECM (PCM) does not detect any malfunction DTC.

After above items are all confirmed, check idle speed and IAC duty as follows.

NOTE: Before starting engine, place transmission gear shift lever in "Neutral" (shift selector lever to "P" range for A/T vehicle), and set parking brake and block drive wheels.

Special Tool:




1. Connect SUZUKI scan tool to DLC with ignition switch OFF.

Special Tool (A): SUZUKI scan tool

2. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Check IAC duty and idle speed by using "Data List" mode of SUZUKI scan tool. If duty and/or idle speed is out of specifications, check idle air control system.

Engine Idle Speed:




Engine idle speed

IAC duty at specified idle speed
10 - 50%

4. Check that specified engine idle speed is obtained with A/C ON if vehicle is equipped with A/C. If not, check A/C ON signal circuit and idle air control system.