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IAC Adjustment

pomai

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I followed these instructions below and now the engine wont start. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Ed

Take the paper clip and open it up and form it into a big "U" shape. Insert the clip ends into the ALDL in the 'A' and 'B' pins.
Turn on the ignition, but don't start the engine. Wait 30 seconds. Now, go remove the connector from the IAC.
Start engine. You are now going to adjust "minimum air". There is a Torx screw on the side of the throttle body. This is what needs to be turned to adjust minimum air, or more commonly known as "idle speed". It comes from the factory with a protective metal cap over it. If the cap is still there, use a small punch to knock it out. Set the idle speed to 450 rpm, rotating the Torx screw clockwise to raise rpm, and counter-clockwise to lower rpm. Once the idle rpm is set, turn off the engine.
Re-connect the connector onto the IAC. Start engine. Idle speed is now once again governed by the ECM, but your idle should be smooth and steady, approximately 600 rpm in Drive (for unmodified cars).
If you set an SES light by having the IAC disconnected, then after shutting down the engine disconnect the negative battery terminal. Wait 5 minutes. This will clear the ECM of all trouble codes. Re-connect the battery and drive the car for 20 minutes to allow the ECM to relearn your driving style.
 
Two things i see wrong with that procedure. They forget to tell you to remove the paperclip jumper before starting vehicle (you can blow the ECM if the A & B terminals are still jumped when you attempt to start the vehicle) and also the idle speed needs to be 550 rpm while in drive if an automatic or 550 in neutral if a manual transmission.

You now need to check for spark and also see if you get fuel spray and the injectors.
 

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