ECM/PCM Idle Learn Procedure
The idle learn procedure must be done so the ECM/PCM can learn the engine idle characteristics.
Do the idle learn procedure whenever you do any of these actions
- Disconnect the battery.
- Replace the ECM/PCM or disconnect its connector.
- Reset the ECM/PCM. NOTE: Erasing DTCs with the HDS does not require you to do the idle learn procedure.
- Replace the throttle body.
- Replace the idle air control (IAC) valve.
- Remove the No. 6 ECU (ECM/PCM) (15A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- Remove the No. 19 BATTERY (80A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- Remove PGM-FI main relay 1.
- Remove any of the wires from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- Disconnect any of the connectors from the underhood fuse/relay box.
- Disconnect the connector between the engine compartment wire harness and ECM/PCM wire harness.
- Disconnect the G2 terminal from the transmission housing.
- Disconnect the G1 terminal from the body.
- Disconnect the G101 terminal from the cylinder head cover.
Procedure
- Make sure all electrical items (A/C, audio, rear window defogger, lights, etc.) are off.
- Start the engine, and hold it at 3,000 RPM with no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, or until the engine coolant temperature reaches 194°F (90°C).
- Let the engine idle for about 5 minutes with the throttle fully closed. NOTE: If the radiator fan comes on, do not include its running time in the 5 minutes.