1996 Eagle Talon Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Idle Air Control Motor

  1. To check idle air control motor resistance, ensure ignition is off. Disconnect connector at idle air control motor. Idle air control motor is mounted on throttle body and contains a 6-pin Black connector.
  2. Install Test Harness (MD998463) on idle air control motor. Using ohmmeter, check resistance between terminals No. 1 (Red clip) and 2 (White clip) on test harness, and then between terminals No. 2 (White clip) and 3 (Blue clip) on test harness. Perform STEP 1. See Fig 1 . Resistance should be 28-33 ohms at 68°F (20°C).
  3. Using ohmmeter, check resistance between terminals No. 4 (Black clip) and 5 (Green clip) on test harness, and then between terminals No. 5 (Green Clip) and 6 (Yellow clip) on test harness. Perform STEP 2. See Fig 1 . Resistance should be 28-33 ohms at 68°F (20°C).
  4. If resistance is within specification, go to next step. If resistance is not within specification, replace idle air control motor.
    Fig 1: Checking Idle Air Control Motor Resistance
    G96H01423Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
  5. To check idle air control motor operation, remove idle air control motor from throttle body. Install Test Harness (MD998463) on idle air control motor.
  6. Connect positive terminal of a 6-volt battery to White and Green clips on test harness. See Fig 2 .
  7. Connect negative terminal of 6-volt battery to specified clips on test harness in proper sequence. See IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR GROUNDING SEQUENCE table. See Fig 2 .
    IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR GROUNDING SEQUENCE

    Sequence Clips On Test Harness
    Step 1 Red & Black
    Step 2 Blue & Black
    Step 3 Blue & Yellow
    Step 4 Red & Yellow
    Step 5 Red & Black
    Step 6 (1)
    (1) Repeat step 5 back to step 1 in sequence.
  8. When connecting negative terminal to specified clips on test harness, idle air control motor should operate. A slight vibration will exist at idle air control motor and the pintle on idle air control motor should move.
  9. Replace idle air control motor if defective. Remove test harness. Reinstall idle air control motor.
Fig 2: Checking Idle Air Control Motor Operation
G96C01425Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
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