Talon AWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo VIN F SMFI (1997)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: Adjustments
NOTE: For models without the auto-cruise control system
1. Turn A/C and lights OFF. Inspect and adjust at no load.
2. Warm engine until stabilized at idle.
3. Confirm idle speed is at prescribed RPM.
4. Stop engine (ignition switch OFF).
5. Confirm there are no sharp bends in accelerator cable.
6. Check inner cable for correct slack.
7. If there is too much slack or no slack, adjust play by the following procedures.
a. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (without starting the engine) and leave in that condition for approximately 15 seconds in order to
initialize the Idle Air Control (IAC) motor.
b. Loosen the adjusting bolt to release the cable.
c. After moving the plate to the position immediately before the throttle lever starts to move, move the plate back towards the throttle body by the
standard value amount only to bring the accelerator cable play to the standard value.
Standard value: 1-2 mm (0.04 - 0.08 in.)
d. Tighten the adjusting bolts to the specified torque.
8. Adjust accelerator cable play and confirm throttle lever stopper touches the fixed Speed Adjusting Screw (SAS).
