Air Assist System: Tacoma
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- Start engine. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Ensure idle speed is within specification. See IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE in ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS - V6 & V8 article.
- Turn ignition off. Apply parking brake and place transmission/transaxle in Neutral. Ensure A/C is off.
- Note location of data link connector No. 3 at driver's side of instrument panel. See Figure. Install Jumper Wire (SST 09843-18040) between terminals No. 4 (CG) and 13 (TC) on data link connector No. 3. See Figure. Go to next step.
- Start engine and note engine speed. After engine speed is kept at 900-1300 RPM for 10 seconds, ensure engine returns to idle speed. Turn ignition off.
- Disconnect air assist hose from IAC valve. See Fig 1. Place plug on end of air assist hose. Go to next step.
- Start engine and note idle speed. Idle speed should be 500 RPM or less which may cause the engine to stall. Turn ignition off. If idle speed is not 500 RPM or less, check for air leak between air assist hoses, air pipe and fuel injectors. Remove plug and jumper wire. Reconnect air assist hose.