3000GT V6-3.0L SOHC (1998)
Dashpot: Testing and Inspection
(1) Inspect the idle speed before inspection and adjustment of the dashpot.
(2) Set the vehicle in the following conditions before dashpot inspection and adjustment. <P for A/T>
- Engine coolant temperature: 80 - 95° C (176 - 203° F)
- Lights, electrical cooling fan and accessories: OFF
- Transaxle: neutral
(3) Set the tachometer or connect the scan tool to the data link connector (white).
(4) Start the engine.
(5) Open the throttle valve until the dashpot rod makes a full stroke.
(6) Close the throttle valve slowly to find a point where the throttle lever contacts the dashpot rod (a point where the dashpot starts to contract). Hold
the throttle valve at this point.
(7) Check the engine speed (at which the dashpot starts to operate).
Standard value: 2,200 ± 200 r/min
(8) If the engine speed is not within the specified limit, loosen the lock nut on the rod and turn the rod to make adjustment for proper dashpot starting
engine speed.
(9) Release the throttle valve to make sure that the engine speed slowly drops to the idle speed.
