05_Lancer_Idle_Speed_Adjustment
05_Lancer_Idle_Speed_Adjustment
05_Lancer_Idle_Speed_Adjustment
Adjustments
NOTE: The standard idle speed has been adjusted with the speed adjusting screw (SAS), by the manufacturer, and
there should be no need for readjustment.
NOTE: If the adjustment has been changed by mistake, the idle speed may become too high or the idle speed may drop
too low when loads A/C, defogger, etc. are placed on the engine. If this occurs, adjust by the following procedure.
NOTE: The adjustment, if made, should be made after first confirming that the spark plugs, the injectors, the idle air
control motor, compression, etc., are all normal.
1. The vehicle should be prepared as follows before the inspection and adjustment.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)
position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
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6. If not within the standard value range, turn the speed adjusting screw (SAS) to make the necessary adjustment.
NOTE: If the idling speed is higher than the standard value range even when the SAS is fully closed, check
whether or not there is any indication that the closed throttle position adjusting screw has been moved. If there is
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an indication that it has been moved, adjust the closed throttle position adjusting screw.
7. Press the scan tool clear key, and release the IAC motor Actuator test mode. NOTE: Unless the IAC motor is
released, the Actuator test mode will continue for 27 minutes .
8. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
9. Disconnect scan tool MB991958.
10. Start the engine again and let it idle for about 10 minutes . Check that the idling condition is normal.
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