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Idle Speed Control

NOTE: Information for accelerator cable adjustment is not available from manufacturer.
  1. Engine coolant temperature should be 176-203°F (80-95°C). Turn all accessories off. DO NOT  check curb idle speed while cooling fan is operating. Place transmission in Neutral or Park. On power steering-equipped vehicles, ensure steering wheel and front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
  2. Loosen accelerator cable. Connect a tachometer. Turn ignition switch to ON position for at least 15 seconds. This sets ISC motor in idle (retracted) position. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect ISC servomotor connector.
  3. Open throttle valve by hand 2-3 times and allow valve to return with a snap each time. Loosen fixed Speed Adjusting Screw (SAS). See Fig 1 .
  4. Start engine and run at idle. Check engine speed. Engine speed should be 600-800 RPM. If engine speed is not within specification, adjust idle speed with ISC adjusting screw. See Fig 1 .
  5. Tighten fixed SAS until RPM increases. Loosen screw until RPM ceases to drop (touch point), then loosen screw an additional 1/2 turn. Check Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) adjustment. See THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS).
  6. Turn ignition off and install accelerator cable. Connect ISC motor connector. Start engine and ensure idle speed is 600-800 RPM. Turn ignition off. Disconnect battery for 15 seconds to erase diagnostic memory. Reconnect battery. Reinstall accelerator cable.
Fig 1: Locating Idle Speed Adjusting Screw (SAS)(1.5L)
G92C24903Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.