The air/fuel mixture is computer controlled according to the needs of the engine
and is not adjustable. If the air/fuel mixture is too lean or too rich, other
problems with the engine and/or engine control system exist. The following adjustment
applies only to the idle speed.
- Apply the parking brake. Place the shift lever in P.
- Start the engine and bring to normal operating temperature. Make sure all
accessories are OFF.
- Connect a tachometer to the engine according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Check the idle speed and adjust, if necessary; it should be 750–790
rpm for 2.6L engines or 780–820 rpm for 3.0L engines.
- Connect a jumper wire between the TEN terminal and the GND terminal
of the data link connector.
- Adjust the idle speed by turning the air adjusting screw.
Fig. 1: Turn the air adjusting screw — 3.0L
engine
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Fig. 2: Turn the air adjusting screw — 2.6L
engine
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- Remove the jumper wire.
- Remove all test equipment.
- Apply the parking brake and place the gearshift lever in P.
- Start the engine and bring to normal operating temperature. Make sure all
electrical loads and the A/C switch are OFF.
- Connect a tachometer to the engine according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Connect the SST 49 B019 9A0 (system selector) to the data link connector.
- Set the switch A to position No. 1 and set the test switch to SELF TEST.
Verify that the idle speed is within 760–800 rpm.
- Adjust the idle speed by turning the air adjusting screw.
- Remove all test equipment.