Pulsar L4-1809cc 1.8L DOHC (CA18DE) (1988)
This bulletin supplements Technical Bulletin EF&EC88-001 (TS88-001) dated January 18, 1988, and provides information on critical adjustments that,
if not made properly, can cause customer complaints of intermittent stalling when coming to a stop. Please update bulletin EF&QC88-001 by hand with
these specifications.
In order for the electronic idle speed control system to perform properly, it is essential that the following adjustments be checked and set to the
specifications listed on any vehicle with complaints of improper idle. The Base Idle Speed and the Throttle Switch Adjustment specifications have been
modified for vehicles with less than 3000 miles.
BASE IDLE SPEED
Vehicle Mileage
Specifications*
Less than 3000 miles
M/T 680 RPM
A/T 600 RPM (in "D" position)
Above 3000 miles
M/T 750 RPM
A/T 670 RPM (in "D" position)
*Refer to bulletin EF&EC88-001 page 4 for adjustment procedure.
IMPORTANT:
The Base Idle Speed must NOT be set ABOVE thses specifications.
THROTTLE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
Specifications* (For all mileages)
M/T
Base Idle Speed + 300-450 RPM
A/T
Idle Speed in Neutral + 300-450 RPM
*Refer to bulletin EF&EC88-001 Page 5 for adjustment procedure.
IMPORTANT:
The Throttle Switch must not be set above 1200 RPM.
DASH POT ADJUSTMENT
Dash Pot Touch Speed*
2600-3000 RPM
*Refer to bulletin EF&EC88-001 page 6 for adjustment procedure.
Technical Service Bulletin # 88-001
Date: 880118
Idle Speed - Diagnostic Procedure
Classification:
EC88-001
Reference:
TS88-001
Date:
January 18, 1988
E16i IDLE SPEED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
APPLIED VEHICLE(S):
1987 Sentra Coupe and 4WD Wagon
1988 Sentra (all models)
1987 and 1988 Pulsar XE
SERVICE INFORMATION
This bulletin provides an improved diagnostic procedure for use in correcting customer complaints of improper idle, including intermittent conditions, on
the 1987 Sentra coupe and 4WD wagon, 1988 Sentra (all models), and 1987-1988 Pulsar with E16i engine.
SERVICE PROCEDURE