ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) <3.0L>
13B-679
BASIC IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
M1131001800208
Required Special Tool:
•
MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)
NOTE: The standard idling speed has been adjusted with the
speed adjusting screw (SAS), by the manufacturer. There
should be no need for readjustment.
NOTE: If the adjustment has been changed by mistake, the idle
speed may become too high or the idle speed may drop too low
when loads A/C, defogger, etc. are placed on the engine. If this
occurs, adjust by the following procedure.
NOTE: The adjustment, if made, should be made after first con-
firming that the spark plugs, the injectors, the idle air control
motor, compression, etc., are all normal.
1. The vehicle should be prepared as follows before the
inspection and adjustment.
•
Engine coolant temperature: 80
−
95
°
C (176
−
203
°
F)
•
Lights, electric cooling fan and accessories: OFF
•
Transaxle: Neutral ("P" range on vehicle with A/T)
CAUTION
To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.
2. Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector (16-
pin).
3. Start the engine and run at idle.
4. Select the item number 30 of the scan tool Actuator test.
NOTE: Use the scan tool to hold the IAC motor at the basic
step to adjust the basic idle speed.
5. Check the idle speed.
NOTE: The engine speed may be 20 to 100 r/min lower than
indicated above for a new vehicle [driven approximately 500
km (300 mile) or less], but no adjustment is necessary.
NOTE: If the engine stalls or the engine speed is low even
though the vehicle has been driven approximately 500 km
(300 mile) or more, it is probable that deposits are adhered
to the throttle valve, so clean it. (Refer to
.)
Standard value: 700 + 50 r/min
6. If not within the standard value range, turn the speed
adjusting screw (SAS) to make the necessary adjustment.
7. Press the scan tool clear key, and release the IAC motor
Actuator test mode.
8. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
NOTE: Unless the IAC motor is released, the Actuator test
mode will continue for 27 minutes.
9. Disconnect scan tool MB991502.
10.Start the engine again and let it idle for about 10 minutes.
Check that the idling condition is normal.
AKX01177
16 PIN
MB991502
AB
AK000115AB
SPEED ADJUSTING SCREW