idle relearn procedure
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Blue Springs MO
Re: idle relearn procedure (blue98coupe)
From the 2000 Service Manual:
Perform the following procedure in order to return the learned idle to the correct position:
Automatic Transmission
1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Restore the PCM battery feed.
3. Turn OFF the A/C controls, radio, and any other accessories
4. Set the parking brake and block the drive wheels.
5. Start the engine.
6. Ensure that the engine coolant temperature is more than 176°F (80°C).
7. Shift the transmission into Drive.
8. Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes.
9. Shift the transmission into Park.
10. Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes.
11. Turn OFF the engine for 30 seconds.
Manual Transmission
1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Restore the PCM battery feed.
3. Turn OFF the A/C controls, radio, and any other accessories
4. Set the parking brake and block the drive wheels.
5. Place the transmission in Neutral.
6. Start the engine.
7. Ensure that the engine coolant temperature is more than 176°F (80°C).
8. Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes.
9. Turn OFF the engine for 30 seconds.
Perform the following procedure in order to return the learned idle to the correct position:
Automatic Transmission
1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Restore the PCM battery feed.
3. Turn OFF the A/C controls, radio, and any other accessories
4. Set the parking brake and block the drive wheels.
5. Start the engine.
6. Ensure that the engine coolant temperature is more than 176°F (80°C).
7. Shift the transmission into Drive.
8. Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes.
9. Shift the transmission into Park.
10. Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes.
11. Turn OFF the engine for 30 seconds.
Manual Transmission
1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Restore the PCM battery feed.
3. Turn OFF the A/C controls, radio, and any other accessories
4. Set the parking brake and block the drive wheels.
5. Place the transmission in Neutral.
6. Start the engine.
7. Ensure that the engine coolant temperature is more than 176°F (80°C).
8. Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes.
9. Turn OFF the engine for 30 seconds.
