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Curb Idle Speed Check (2.0L)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Plymouth Laser and 1994 Eagle Talon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Ensure vehicle is at operating temperature, all accessories are off, and transmission is in Park or Neutral. Front wheels must be in straight-ahead position. Connect tachometer to engine RPM detection connector. See Figure .
  2. Check ignition timing, and adjust if necessary. Run engine at 2000-3000 RPM for more than 5 seconds. Allow engine to idle for 2 minutes. Check idle speed. See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS  table. If idle speed is not within specification, diagnose Idle Speed Control (ISC) system. See appropriate TESTS W/CODES - 1.8L article and TESTS W/CODES - 2.0L/2.0L TURBO article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
NOTE: Before adjusting basic idle speed, ensure throttle valve area is clean.