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IDLE SPEED CONTROL (ISC) SYSTEM

F-98prose procedure

PREPARATION

SST

SYSTEM OPERATION

Air Valve

Perform this inspection when the engine is cold. (Engine coolant temperature below 20°C [68°F].)

Air Valve Inspection

  1. 1
    Connect a tachometer to the diagnosis connector terminal IG-.
    Diagnosis connector pin layout with labels GND, TEN, and IG- across the top, and TEST SW noted below pointing to the test switch terminal. Used for connecting SST or jumper between TEN and GND.
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  2. 2
    Connect the SST and set the TEST SW to "SELF TEST" or connect diagnosis connector terminals TEN and GND with a jumper wire.
  3. 3
    Verify that the engine speed gradually decreases as the engine warms up.
  4. 4
    Remove the SST or the jumper wire.

ISC Valve

ISC Valve Inspection

  1. 1
    Warm up the engine to the normal operating temperautre and run it at idle.
  2. 2
    Disconnect the ISC valve connector (Black: 2-pin) and verify that the valve clicks and the engine speed increases to approx. 1,200 rpm.
    Engine bay photograph showing the ISC valve location and its 2-pin connector being accessed for disconnection during ISC valve test.
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  3. 3
    Reconnect the ISC valve connector.

AIR VALVE

Removal

Air Valve Removal

  1. 1
    Disconnect the water hoses.
    Engine bay photograph showing the air valve mounted on the intake manifold with water hoses attached, illustrating the removal location.
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  2. 2
    Remove the air valve from the intake manifold.

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