Idle Speed & Mixture

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Idle Speed & Mixture
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NOTE: Idle mixture on fuel injected models is controlled by control module and is not adjustable. Controlled idle speed and IAC count can be checked using scan tool. See CONTROLLED IDLE SPEED & IAC COUNT table. For controlled idle speed adjustment procedures, see the ADJUSTMENTS - 5.0L article.
CONTROLLED IDLE SPEED & IAC COUNT

Application Idle RPM (1) IAC Counts
Auto. Trans. (2) 675-725 Varies
Man. Trans. (3) 675-725 Varies
(1) Add 2 counts for engines with less than 500 miles. 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 tool will display "RDL" with transmission in Neutral.
RENDER: 1.0x

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