Diagnostic Aids
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A slow, unstable idle may be caused by a system problem which cannot be overcome by IAC. Scan counts will be greater than 60 if idle is too low and zero counts if idle is too high. If idle is too high, stop engine. Fully extend IAC with driver. Start engine. If idle speed is greater than 800 RPM, look for possible vacuum leaks.