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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996FORWARD CONTROL 6.5 Y, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROLS - SPECIFICATIONS - P SERIESFUEL SYSTEMIDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
1996 Chevrolet Forward Control 6.5 Y, Automatic

Idle Speed & Mixture

1996 Chevrolet Forward Control 6.5 Y, AutomaticSECTION Idle Speed & Mixture
NOTE: Idle mixture on fuel injected models is controlled by Electronic Control Module (ECM) and is not adjustable. Controlled idle speed and IAC count can be checked using scan tester. See CONTROLLED IDLE SPEED & IAC COUNT table.
CONTROLLED IDLE SPEED & IAC COUNT

Application Idle RPM (1) IAC Counts
4.3L CSI
Auto. Trans. (2) 650 5-30
Man. Trans. (2) 700 5-30
5.7L CSI
Under 8500 GVW
Auto. Trans. (2) 550 5-30
Man. Trans. (3) 700 5-30
Over 8500 GVW
Auto. Trans. (2) 550 5-30
Man. Trans. (3) 600 5-30
7.4L CSI
Auto. Trans. (2) 675 5-30
Man. Trans. (3) 700 5-30
(1) Add 2 counts for engines with less than 500 miles. On 4.3L and V8 engines, add 2 counts for every 1000 ft. above sea level.
(2) Automatic transmission in Drive.
(3) Manual transmission in Neutral. Tech 1 scan tester will display "RDL" with transmission in Neutral.
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