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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE — 14. IDLE MOVES UP AND DOWN

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14. IDLE MOVES UP AND DOWN

Description

DESCRIPTION
ItemsEngine speed up and down periodically at idle

Troubleshooting Guide (Steps 1-3)

1
Check if '00' is displayed on Self-Diagnosis Checker with ignition switch ON (page F-78)
No
Malfunction Code No. displayed: Check for cause (Refer to specified check sequence) (page F-80)
No
'88' flashes: Check ECU terminal 1F voltage (page F-128). Voltage: Approx. 12V (Ignition switch ON). If OK, replace ECU (page F-127). If not OK, check wiring between ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker (page F-7)
'88' flashes: Check ECU terminal 1F voltage (page F-128). Voltage: Approx. 12V (Ignition switch ON). If OK, replace ECU (page F-127). If not OK, check wiring between ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker (page F-7)
Yes
2
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3
Check for correct idle speed (page F-76). Idle speed: 850 ± 50 rpm
No
Check if idle speed can be adjusted by turning air adjust screw. If OK, adjust idle speed. If not OK, check air valve (page F-99)
Yes
4
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5
Check for correct ignition timing at idle (page F-75). Ignition timing: 10° ± 1° BTDC
No
Adjust (page F-75)
Yes
6
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