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Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Mechanical: Testing and Inspection

INSPECT THROTTLE OPENER
- Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
- Check idle speed

Idle speed: 700 ± 50 rpm

CHECK THROTTLE OPENER SETTING SPEED



- Disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle opener, and plug the hose end.
- Check the throttle opener setting speed.

Throttle opener setting speed: 900 - 1,950 rpm

- If the throttle opener setting is not as specified. replace the throttle body.
- Stop the engine.
- Reconnect the vacuum hose to the throttle opener.
- Start the engine and check that the idle speed returns to the correct speed.