ECM controls engine idle speed with the IAC valve.

To increase idle

speed,ECM retracts IAC valve pintle from seat. increasing air by-passing

the throttle bore. to decrease idle speed, ECM extends IAC valve

pintle toward the seat. reducing air by-passing throttle bore. A Scan

tool will read ECM commands to theIAC valve in counts. higher counts indicate less air allowed

to by-pass (lower idle).

note: test numbers refer to test numbers on diagnostic chart.

A slow, unstable or fast idle may be caused by a non-IAC system prob~

lem. An out-of-control range lAC 'Scan" tool reading counts will be greater

than 60 if idle is too low. and zero counts it idle is too high.

Vacuum Leak (high Idle) - If idle is too high. stop the engine. Fully

extend (low) IAC with Scan tool. Start engine. If idle speed is greater

than 800 RPM. locate and correct vacuum leak, Including PCV system.

Also check for binding throttle plate or linkage

Also check for nding throttle plate or__llnkage.

System too lean (high air/fuel ratio) -if Idle speed may be too high or

too low. Engine speed may very end disconnecting IAC does not help.

Code 44 may be set. Scan oxygen sensor voltage will be less than 0.3 volt.

Check tor low regulated fuel pressure. water in the fuel or a restricted

Injector.

system Too Rlch (Low Air/Fuel Ratio) - ldle speed will be too low.

Scan' tool reading counts will usually be greater than 80. System is rich

and my exhibit Black exhaust smoke. "Scan" tool oxygen sensor

veltage reading will be fixed greater than 0.8 volt. Check for high fuel pres-

sure or leaking or sticking injector. Silicone contaminated oxygen sensor

will Scan an oxygen sensor voltage which is slow to respond.

Throttle Body - Remove IAC and inspect bore for foreign material.

IAC Valve Electrical Connections - lAC valve connections should be

checked for proper contact.

PCV Valve - An incorrect or faulty PCV valve may result in an incorrect

idle speed. See SYMPTOMS inTROUBLE shooting, - N0 CODES

artiCle. lf intermittent poor driveability' or idle symptoms are resolved by

disconnecting the IAC. carefully recheck connections. valve terminal

resistance. or replace lAC.

IAC RESET PROCEDURE

ECM automatically resets IAC once each Ignition cycle when vehicle is

driven at speeds greater than 30 MPH. To reset iAC. warm engine to normal

operatingtemperature. Turn ignition off.start engine and drive vehicle

at speed greater than 30 MPH. if ECM is unable to control idle speed

within normal count range after the reset procedure. ECM assumes the

relearn procedure failed. ECM will then repeat relearn procedure until

pintle position is relearned.

Raemove cover from diagnostic connector located on left strut tower.

EQMBct tachometer to diagnostic connector and battery See Fig. 26.

jumper wire in connector between terminals "E1" and "T" or "TEl "

giddagnostic connector. Start engine and check idle speed. it idle speed

within specifications, remove idle adjustment screw cap from throt-

535 body. just above throttle lever. Turn adjustment screw to obtain

act idle RPMSee Fig. 27 or 28.