Idle Speed

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Acura Integra, 1999 Acura 3.5RL, 1999 Acura 3.2TL, 1999 Acura 3.0CL, and 1999 Acura 2.3CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Ensure idle speed is set to specification. See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS table. For adjustment procedures, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Base Idle RPM ⁽¹⁾

Curb Idle RPM ⁽²⁾

⁽³⁾ Load Idle RPM

Integra

430-530

700-800

⁽⁴⁾ 700-800

2.3CL

.....

650-750

⁽⁵⁾ 720-820

3.0CL

700-800

.....

⁽⁵⁾ 700-800

3.2TL

.....

630-730

⁽⁶⁾ 630-730

3.5RL

.....

600-700

⁽⁵⁾ 430-530

⁽¹⁾	With transmission in Neutral or Park, IAC valve disconnected and no accessory loads.

⁽²⁾	With transmission in Neutral or Park, IAC valve connected and no accessory loads.

⁽³⁾	With transmission in Neutral or Park, IAC valve connected and headlights on low.

⁽⁴⁾	Turn all accessories off and allow engine to idle for one minute. Place blower motor switch to HI position, and turn A/C on. Idle speed should be 700-800 RPM for B18B1 and B18C1 engines.

⁽⁵⁾	With headlights off, blower switch set to high and A/C on.

⁽⁶⁾	With headlights on high and rear defogger on.