ENGINE MECHANICAL EM+1 COMPRESSION EM-3 VALVE CLEARANCE . EM4 IGNITION TIMING .. EM-6 IDLE SPEED EM TIMING BELT EM-9 CYLINDER HEAD . EM-18 CYLINDER BLOCK EM-39EM-1 ENGINEMECHANICAL — OVC. CO/HC CHECK HINT: This check is used only to determine whether or not the idle COMC complies with specifications. 1. _ INITIAL CONDITIONS (a) Engine at reach normal operating temperature (b) Air cleaner installed (©) Allpipes and hoses of air induction system connected (0) All accessories switched OFF (e) All vacuum lines properly connected (f) SFI system wiring connectors fully plugged (@)_ Ignition timing set correctly (h) Transmission in neutral range () - Tachometer and CO/HC meter calibrated by hand 2. START ENGINE 3. RACE ENGINE AT 2,500 RPM FOR APPROX. 180 SECONDS 4, INSERT CO/HC METER TESTING PROBE INTO TAILPIPE AT LEAST 40 cm (1.3 ft) DURING IDLING 5. CHECK CO/HC CONCENTRATION AT IDLE Idle CO concentration: 0-10% Idle HC concentration: Applicable local regulationTTT Oo EM2 ENGINE MECHANICAL _—_ coc Troubleshooting Ifthe CO/HC concentration does not conform to specitica- tions, perform troubleshooting in the order given below. (@) Check oxygen sensor operation. (See Oxygen Sensor Inspection under EF!) (b) See the table next page for possible causes, and then in- ‘spect and correct the applicable causes if necessary. co He Normal High Rough idle 1. Faulty ignitions: Incortect timing ‘© Fouled, shorted or improperly gapped plugs © Open or crossed high-tension cords © Cracked distributor cap Incorrect valve clearance Leaky intake and exhaust valves. Leaky cylinder High s[a en Rough idle Vacuum leaks: (Fluctuating HC reading) © PCV hoses (© Intake manifold © Throttle body © 1SC valve (© Brake booster line 2. Lean mixture causing misfire _C) High High Rough idle |. Restricted air iter (Black smoke from exhaust) — | 2. auty EFI systems: Faulty pressure regulator logged fuel retum fine Defective water temp. sensor Defective air temp. sensor Faulty engine ECU Faulty injectors Faulty throtie position sensor Detective vacuum seneor 7 Fa