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Idle Speed Inspection: Inspection

NOTE: 

  1. HDS - Connect 
  2. Idle Speed - Inspect
    1. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (CVT in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

    2. Check the idle speed under no load conditions: headlights, blower fan, radiator fan, audio system, and air conditioner off.Idle speed should be: 

    3. Let the engine idle for 1 minute with high electric load (A/C on, temperature set to max cool, blower fan on high, headlights on high beam).Idle speed should be: 

    NOTE:  If the idle speed is not within specification, do the PCM idle learn procedure . If the idle speed is still not within specification, go to the symptom troubleshooting .

    Engine Model Idle Speed
    L15B7 720 +/- 50 rpm (CVT in P or N, M/T in neutral)
    K20C2 750 +/- 50 rpm (CVT in P or N, M/T in neutral)
    K20C1 780 +/- 50 rpm (in neutral)
    Engine Model Idle Speed
    L15B7 720 +/- 50 rpm (CVT in P or N, M/T in neutral)
    K20C2 750 +/- 50 rpm (CVT in P or N, M/T in neutral)
    K20C1 780 +/- 50 rpm (in neutral)