Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the IAC valve.
- Connect the J 37027-A to the IAC valve.
- Engine running, command the IAC valve in until 600 RPM is reached with the J 37027-A , then command the IAC valve out until 1,800 RPM is reached then lower the idle to 800 RPM. The engine speed should steadily increase and decrease as commanded.
- If the idle does not increase or decrease steadily, verify that one of the following conditions is not present:
- A clogged IAC passage
- Excessive deposits on the throttle plate or bore
- Excessive deposits on IAC valve pintle or bore
- Restricted air intake system
- The throttle body for damage and/or tampering
- Vacuum leaks
- Malfunctioning PCV valve
- If all conditions test normal, test or replace the IAC valve.
- If the idle does not increase or decrease steadily, verify that one of the following conditions is not present:
- Connect a test lamp between the IAC coil A high control circuit and ground.
- Engine running, command the IAC valve out until 1,800 RPM is reached then lower the idle to 800 RPM with the J 37027-A . The test lamp should flash.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the applicable IAC control circuit of the IAC valve for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.
- If the test lamp does illuminate, but does not flash, test the applicable IAC control circuit of the IAC valve for a short to voltage. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.
- If test lamp illuminates and flashes for all of the IAC control circuits, test the IAC coil control circuits of the IAC valve for high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.
IMPORTANT:
This test must be performed on all of the IAC control circuits.