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Engine Controls - Adjustments Acura SLX I

Adjustments ~162 words

ENGINE MECHANICAL

Before performing any on-vehicle adjustments to fuel or ignition systems, ensure engine mechanical condition is okay.

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. Trooper uses hydraulic lifters. No adjustments are required.

IGNITION TIMING

Note. Ignition timing is controlled by PCM and is not adjustable.

Idle Speed

  1. Idle speed is controlled by Idle Air Control (IAC) valve and is not adjustable. Throttle stop screw is preset at factory and sealed in position. See appropriate «IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS»(/acura/slx/i-1995-1999/remont/adjustments/#engine-controls-adjustments) . When installing a new Idle Air Control (IAC) valve, turn ignition switch off and replace original with identical part.
  2. Measure distance between tip of IAC valve pintle and valve mounting surface. If distance is greater than 1.1" (28 mm), use finger pressure to slowly retract pintle.
Application(1) RPM
Trooper/SLX(2) 750
(1) Transmission in Park or Neutral. (2) Idle speed is computer-controlled. No adjustment is required.
(1)Transmission in Park or Neutral.
(2)Idle speed is computer-controlled. No adjustment is required.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) OR THROTTLE SWITCH

Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) - TPS is an auto-zeroing type and is not adjustable. See TESTS W/CODES article.