Circuit Description
The control module controls idle speed with an idle air control (IAC) valve. The desired RPM is based on sensor inputs and the actual engine RPM. Four circuits are used in order to control the IAC valve, allowing a precise amount of air into the intake manifold. In order to increase the idle RPM, the control module will command the valve pintle to move away from its seat, allowing more air to bypass the throttle plate. To decrease RPM, the control module commands the IAC pintle to move closer to its seat, causing a lower airflow to bypass the throttle plate. A scan tool will display the control module commands to the IAC valve in counts. The higher the counts, the more air is allowed to bypass the throttle plate. Lower counts indicate that less air is commanded by the control module.
This DTC is designed to determine if a high engine RPM is not responding to a decrease in IAC counts.
Conditions For Running the DTC
| • | No active TP sensor DTCs |
| • | No active VS sensor DTCs |
| • | No active ECT sensor DTCs |
| • | No active MAP sensor DTCs |
| • | The ECT is greater than 50°C (122°F) |
| • | No active transmission DTCs |
| • | No active PRNDL DTCs |
| • | No active misfire DTCs |
| • | No active IAT DTCs |
| • | No active MAF DTCs |
| • | The ECT is greater than 50°C (122°F) |
| • | The system voltage is greater than 10 volts but less than 16 volts |
| • | The IAT is greater than -25°C (-13°F) |
| • | The engine has been running for more than 30 seconds |
| • | The BARO is greater than 75 kPa |
| • | The MAF is greater than 17.5 g/s but less than 50 g/s |
| • | The vehicle speed between 25 mph and 85 mph |
| • | Any change in throttle position is less than 1 percent |
| • | Any change in engine speed is less than 50 RPM |
| • | The IAC valve was commanded to move a specified number of counts |
| • | The above conditions present for more than 2 seconds |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The change in MAF is greater than 6 g/s
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) the first time the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The control module will set the DTC and records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores the failure information in the scan tools Freeze Frame/Failure Records. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL or DTC
| • | The control module turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive drive trips when the test has run and passed. |
| • | A history DTC will clear if no fault conditions have been detected for 40 warm-up cycles. A warm-up cycle occurs when the coolant temperature has risen 22°C (40°F) from the startup coolant temperature and the engine coolant reaches a temperature that is more than 70°C (158°F) during the same ignition cycle. |
| • | Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTCs. |
Diagnostic Aids
This DTC may be caused by an IAC valve that has stopped and is not responding to the VCM, a throttle stop screw that has been tampered with, or a damaged throttle or throttle linkage. A slow, unstable, or fast idle may be caused by a non-IAC valve system problem that cannot be overcome by the IAC valve. Out of range control IAC scan tool counts will be above 60 if the idle is too low, and zero if the idle is too high. Check for the following conditions:
| • | Inspect the engine mounts. Damaged mounts may cause tension on the throttle linkage. |
| • | A fuel system that is too lean or too rich. |
| • | Inspect the throttle body bore for foreign material. |
| • | Gasket leaks |
IAC reset is done with the scan tool
An intermittent may be caused by any of the following conditions:
| • | A poor connection |
| • | Rubbed through wire insulation |
| • | A broken wire inside the insulation |
Thoroughly check any circuitry that is suspected of causing the intermittent complaint. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.
If a repair is necessary, refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers in the diagnostic table.
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The IAC Reset function used in this step only energizes the circuit for 2 seconds, so this function will have to be used repeatedly during this step. Also it is recommended that the J 35616 connector test adapter kit is used during this procedure to prevent terminal damage to the IAC harness connector. This step can also be performed with the ignition ON and engine OFF.
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If the test lamp remained ON at any of the IAC valve harness connector terminals during the IAC valve reset function the circuit is shorted to voltage. If these circuits are checked before or after the IAC valve reset function it is possible that any combination of IAC circuits could light a test lamp, this would be a normal condition.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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1 |
Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool Capture Info to save the Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. The control module's data is deleted once the Clear Info function is used. Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||
2 |
Does the engine speed correspond within 100 RPM of the commanded speeds? | 1200 RPM 500 RPM | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
3 |
Are the resistances across terminals A and B, and terminals C and D within the specified value? | 40-80 ohms | ||
4 |
Are the resistances across terminals B and C, and terminals A and D at the specified value? | ∞ | ||
Caution: Avoid contact with moving parts and hot surfaces while working around a running engine in order to prevent physical injury. Important:: Command ON the Reset IAC function for each circuit tested. This function will only flash each circuit for 2 seconds. Does the test lamp flash ON and OFF at all terminals? | -- | |||
Did the test lamp remain ON at any of the terminals during the IAC valve reset function? | -- | |||
7 | Check for an open or short to ground in the IAC valve circuit that did not flash the test lamp. Did you find a problem? | -- | ||
8 | Check for a short to voltage in the IAC valve circuit where the test lamp remained ON. Did you find a problem? | -- | ||
9 |
Did you find a problem? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
10 | Check for a poor connection at the VCM. Did you find a problem? | -- | ||
11 | Repair the circuit as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
12 | Clean the IAC valve and passages. Refer to the Cleaning and Inspection Procedure in the Idle Air Control Valve Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
13 | Replace the IAC valve. Refer to Idle Air Control Valve Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
14 |
Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
15 |
Does the scan tool indicate the diagnostic Passed? | -- | ||
16 | Does the scan tool display any additional undiagnosed DTCs? | -- | Go to the applicable DTC table | System OK |
