Talon FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo VIN F SMFI (1998)
Idle Speed: Testing and Inspection
Curb Idle Speed Check
1. Before inspection and adjustment, set vehicles in the following condition.
-Engine coolant temperature: 80 - 95°C (176 - 203°F)
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Lights*, electric cooling fan and all accessories: OFF
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Transaxle: Neutral (P range on vehicles with A/T)
*: In vehicles for Canada, the headlight, tail light, etc. will remain lit even when the lighting switch is turned OFF but this is no problem.
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and connect the scan tool to the data link connector.
3. Select No. 17 of the SCAN TOOL ACTUATOR TEST.
4. Check the basic ignition timing.
Standard value: 5° BTDC ± 3°
5. Run the engine at idle for 2 minutes.
6. Select No. 22 of the SCAN TOOL DATA LIST.
7. Check the curb idle speed.
Standard value: 750 ± 100 r/min
NOTE: The idle speed is controlled automatically by the idle air control system.
8. If the idle speed is outside the standard value, inspect the MFI components.
