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Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Testing and Inspection



1. Attach the adapter harness, tool #7195 to Idle Speed Exerciser tool #7088 and to idle speed regulator.
2. Connect the exerciser power leads to the battery;Red clip to positive, black to negative.
3. Start engine.
4. Push the exerciser in the extend direction and then the retract direction. The engine idle speed will change if the regulator is operating normally.
5. If the engine idle speed does not change, remove the regulator. Leave the exerciser and the adapter attached.
6. Look inside the regulator ports and cycle the exerciser from extend to retract. The valve inside should open and close while cycling the exerciser. If it does not, replace the idle speed regulator.