Idle Speed & Mixture

1990 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, 5.0 F, StandardSECTION Idle Speed & Mixture
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NOTE: Idle mixture is controlled by the Electronic Control Module (ECM). Idle mixture adjustment is not required or possible on fuel injected models. On carbureted models, mixture should be adjusted only if vehicle fails emission testing or carburetor has been disassembled.
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