Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
Idle Speed: Testing and Inspection
Fig. 34 Hose
1. Turn ignition key to Off.
2. Disconnect the PCV valve hose from the intake manifold nipple. Cap the PCV vacuum nipple.
3. Disconnect purge hose from the nipple on the throttle body Fig. 34.
Fig. 36 Orifice 6457 Attached To Purge Nipple
4. Use a piece of hose to attach Air Metering Orifice 6457 (0.125 in. orifice) to the purge nipple on the throttle body Fig. 36.
5. Ensure that all accessories are off.
6. Connect the DRB Scan Tool to the data link connector inside the passenger compartment.
7. Run engine in Park or Neutral until the cooling fan has cycled on and off at least once (180°F).
8. Using the DRB Scan Tool, access Minimum Airflow Idle Speed.
9. The following will then occur:
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Idle air control motor will fully close
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Idle spark advance will become fixed
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PCM will go open loop enriched
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DRB Scan Tool displays engine RPM
10. If idle RPM is within the range shown in the Idle Specification chart, throttle body minimum airflow is set correctly.
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Below 1,000 miles ........................................................................................................................................................................ 550 - 1,300 rpm
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Above 1,000 miles ........................................................................................................................................................................ 600 - 1,300 rpm
11. If idle RPM is above specifications, use the DRB Scan Tool to check idle air control motor operation. If idle air control motor is OK, replace
throttle body. If idle air flow is below specification, shut off the engine and clean the throttle body as follows:
WARNING: Clean throttle body in a well ventilated area. Wear rubber or butyl gloves. DO NOT let Mopar (TM) Parts Cleaner come in
contact with eyes or skin. DO NOT ingest the cleaner. Wash thoroughly after using cleaner.
a. Remove the throttle body from engine.
b. While holding the throttle open, spray the entire throttle body bore and the manifold side of the throttle plate with Mopar (TM) Parts Cleaner.
Only use Mopar (TM) Parts Cleaner to clean the throttle body.
c. Using a soft scuff pad, clean the top and bottom of throttle body bore and the edges and manifold side of the throttle blade. The edges of the
