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Unique Idle Concern

DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

4 UNIQUE IDLE CONCERN
DESCRIPTION 
  • Slow return to idle
UNIQUE IDLE CONCERN INSPECTION

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 PRELIMINARY CHECKS
  • Perform the following preliminary checks:
    • Vacuum leaks.
    • Throttle linkage.
    • Intake air system.
    • Throttle body.
  • Are all the checks OK? 
Yes Go to step 2.
No Service as necessary. Verify symptom no longer exists.
2 PERFORM PCM QUICK TEST
  • Are any DTCs displayed during Continuous Memory or Key ON, Engine OFF (KOEO) Self Tests? 
Yes Check for cause,
See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE NUMBERS .
No Go to step 3.
3 CHECK PCV SYSTEM
  • Remove PCV valve and shake it.
  • Does PCV valve rattle? 
Yes Install PCV valve. Go to step 4.
No Replace PCV valve,
4 CHECK PCV SYSTEM
  • Start engine and bring to normal operating temperature. Disconnect crankcase ventilation hose from throttle body. Place a stiff piece of paper over the hose. Wait one minute.
  • Does vacuum hold paper in place? 
Yes Go to step 5.
No Disconnect evaporative hose. Place a stiff piece of paper over the hose. Wait one minute. Does vacuum hold paper in place? If yes, go to step 9.
See EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM MALFUNCTION .
If no, check for vacuum leaks, obstructions in the PCV system, oil cap, PCV valve, rocker cover bolt torque/gasket leak. Service as required.
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  • Verify test results. If OK,
See DIAGNOSTIC INDEX  to service any additional symptoms