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Minimum Airflow (3.0L)

  1. Connect DRB-II to vehicle. Ensure engine is at operating temperature.
  2. Connect timing light and tachometer. Turn engine off. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor. Disconnect PCV hose from PCV valve.
  3. Plug PCV valve nipple. Disconnect idle purge hose at tee fitting. See Fig 1 . Attach Orifice (6457) to intake purge hose. Orifice size is .125" (3 mm).
  4. Start engine. Ensure ignition timing is to specification. Let engine idle for at least one minute.
  5. Using DRB-II, access MINIMUM AIRFLOW IDLE SPEED. When this mode is accessed, AIS motor will fully close, spark advance will be fixed and fuel delivery will not change.
  6. Check minimum airflow. See MINIMUM AIRFLOW  . If minimum airflow is not to specification, replace throttle body. Disconnect all test equipment.
Fig 1: Location Of 3.0L Idle Purge Hose
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