Idle Speed: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before checking the idle speed, check the following item:
- Check the air cleaner element is free from clogging, ignition timing is correct, spark plugs are in good condition, and hoses are connected properly.
- Check the malfunction indicator light does not illuminate.
- Warm-up the engine.
- Stop the engine, and turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Insert the cartridge to the Subaru Select Monitor.
- Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
- Select {Each System Check} in Main Menu.
- Select {Engine Control System} in Selection Menu.
- Select {Current Data Display & Save} in Engine Control System Diagnosis.
- Select {Data Display} in Data Display Menu.
- Start the engine, and read the engine idle speed.
- Check the idle speed when no-loaded. (Headlight, heater fan, rear defroster, radiator fan, A/C and etc. are OFF)
Idle speed [No load and gears in neutral]:
650±50 RPM
- Check the idle speed when loaded. (Turn the A/C switch to "ON" and operate the compressor for at least one minute before measurement.)
Idle speed [A/C ON and gears in neutral]:
770±50 RPM
NOTE: Idle speed cannot be adjusted manually, because the idle speed is automatically adjusted. If the prescribed idle speed cannot be maintained, refer to General On-board Diagnosis Table under "Engine Control System". < Ref. to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . >