Automatic Idle Speed (AIS) Motor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Dodge Ram Wagon, 1995 Dodge Ram Van, 1995 Dodge Pickup, and 1995 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
AIS motor adjusts idle speed to compensate for engine load and ambient temperature by adjusting amount of air flowing through by-pass in throttle body. PCM uses coolant temperature, distance (vehicle speed) sensor, throttle position and various switch input operations to adjust AIS to obtain optimum idle conditions. Deceleration stall is prevented by increasing airflow when throttle is closed suddenly.