XJ-6 (X300) L6-4.0L (AJ16) (1996)
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Reconnect the breather and stepper motor hoses and secure.
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Run the engine until normal operating temperature is reached and switch off.
Fig. 3
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Disconnect the coolant thermistor multi-plug connector at the thermostat housing (Fig 3).
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Connect a 100 ohm 1/4 watt resistor across the multi-plug connections.
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Ensure the leads of the resistor do not touch any metal parts of the vehicle.
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Switch the ignition "ON" and wait 10 seconds.
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The idle speed stepper motor should now be fully wound in, verify by holding the motor and feeling for vibration.
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With the ignition still "ON" disconnect the idle speed stepper motor harness multi-plug connector.
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Remove the resistor from the thermistor harness connector and reconnect the connector to the thermistor.
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Start the engine and if necessary adjust the idle speed actuator air bypass screw with a 7/32in Allen key to
550 to 600 rpm.
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Stop the engine.
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Reconnect the idle speed stepper motor connector.
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Close the bonnet.