Desired Idle Speed

1999 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Desired Idle Speed
Scan Tool Range 0 to 3187 RPM. The Desired Idle Speed display represents the PCM commanded engine idle speed. To keep the engine at the desired idle speed, the PCM compensates for various engine loads based on engine coolant temperature.
RENDER: 1.0x

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