How Do You Test And Replace The Idle Speed Control Motor?
The idle speed control motor measures the idle speed of your vehicle and changes it from idle to cruising when the gas pedal is pressed. When this part goes bad, the car may stall when the engine is idling. It may also cause hard starting of the engine. So to replace the idle speed control motor, just follow the steps below to begin. To test the idle speed control motor, connect a 9 volt battery to the electrical leads of the motor. Observe the nose movement and electrical motor sounds. Reverse the electrical connections and observe the nose movements. Connect the OHM meter leads to the idle speed control motor. Set the meter to the appropriate scale. Observe the meter readings. Depress the nose switch and observe the meter reading. To replace the idle speed control motor, tools needed includes screwdrivers, pliers, socket set, masking tape and a marker, tape measure, service manual, correct replacement idle speed control motor. Always begin with a cool engine. Turn off all electrical
