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Throttle Body Idle Air Flow Compensation Reset

Engine Controls and Fuel - 5.3L L84 or 6.2L L87 | Repair Instructions | Document ID: 5438988 Diagnostic Instructions Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic procedure: Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Review the description of Strategy Based Diagnosis: Strategy Based Diagnosis Description For an overview of the component/system, refer to: Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description This procedure triggers the control module to learn the values of the component: Q38 Throttle Body — Airflow Adaptive Values When to Perform the Procedure

  1. Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
  2. Select: Module Diagnostics
  3. Select: Engine Control Module
  4. Select: Configuration/Reset Functions
  5. Select: Reset Functions
  6. Select: Throttle Body Idle Air Flow Compensation Reset
  7. Follow the instructions on the scan tool.
  8. Verify the scan tool parameter: Throttle Body Idle Air Flow Compensation = 0% ⇒ If greater than 0 Repeat step 1 ⇓ If 0
  9. Engine » Idling — At normal operating temperature
  10. Verify the scan tool parameter: Engine Speed = −100 to +200 RPM of the Desired Idle Speed ⇒ { Test failed 1 time(s) } If not in the specified range 10.1. Engine » Idling — For greater than 3 min 10.2. Ignition/Vehicle » Off — For greater than 1 min 10.3. Engine » Idling — For greater than 3 min 10.4. Repeat step 9 ⇒ { Test failed 2 time(s) } If not in the specified range 10.1. Perform the following action: Road test the vehicle. 10.2. Vehicle Speed — Greater than 70 km/h (44 MPH) 10.3. Decelerate — For 2 s 10.4. Repeat step 10.2 — 3 times 10.5. Engine » Idling — For greater than 3 min 10.6. Repeat step 9 ⇒ { Test failed 3 time(s) } If not in the specified range Refer to: Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle ⇓ If in the specified range
  11. All OK. Repair Instructions Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair: Diagnostic Repair Verification