Need Idle relearn for automatic
Race Director
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Manhattan, KS Missing SoCal since 2005
Re: Need Idle relearn for automatic (Mag Red Monster)
This is from my sometimes faulty memory:
1. Get operating temp up to 178.
2. Let idle 5 minutes in each:
a. A/C on in gear
b. A/C on in neutral
c. A/C off in gear
d. A/C off in neutral
3. Ignition off for 30 (?) secs.
1. Get operating temp up to 178.
2. Let idle 5 minutes in each:
a. A/C on in gear
b. A/C on in neutral
c. A/C off in gear
d. A/C off in neutral
3. Ignition off for 30 (?) secs.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 790
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From: Raleigh, NC
Re: Need Idle relearn for automatic (steve hummel)
Sigh..can't link to other Corvette sites. Real mature guys.
It's on CeeFiveForum.com (change CeeFive to C5 in the url) in the DIY section.
[Modified by NetJunkie, 2:45 PM 10/21/2001]
[Modified by NetJunkie, 2:46 PM 10/21/2001]
It's on CeeFiveForum.com (change CeeFive to C5 in the url) in the DIY section.
[Modified by NetJunkie, 2:45 PM 10/21/2001]
[Modified by NetJunkie, 2:46 PM 10/21/2001]
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Plano TX
Re: Need Idle relearn for automatic (Mag Red Monster)
From the 2001 Service Manual:
Idle Learn Procedure
The learned idle procedure needs to be done if any of the following events occur:
Automatic Transmission
Perform the following procedure in order to return the learned idle to the correct position:
Manual Transmission
Perform the following procedure in order to return the learned idle to the correct position:
Idle Learn Procedure
The learned idle procedure needs to be done if any of the following events occur:
- The powertrain control module (PCM) is disconnected
- The battery is disconnected
- The PCM loses power
- The PCM is reprogrammed
Automatic Transmission
Perform the following procedure in order to return the learned idle to the correct position:
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Restore the PCM battery feed.
- Turn OFF the A/C controls.
- Set the parking brake, and block the drive wheels.
- Start the engine.
- Ensure that the engine coolant temperature is more than 80°C (176°F).
- Shift the transmission into Drive.
- Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes.
- Shift the transmission into Park.
- Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes.
- Turn OFF the engine for 30 seconds.
Manual Transmission
Perform the following procedure in order to return the learned idle to the correct position:
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Restore the PCM battery feed.
- Turn OFF the A/C controls.
- Set the parking brake, and block the drive wheels.
- Place the transmission in Neutral.
- Start the engine.
- Ensure that the engine coolant temperature is more than 80°C (176°F).
- Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes.
- Turn OFF the engine for 30 seconds.
