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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1996LEGACY WAGON 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONCONTROL SYSTEMIDLE AIR CONTROL
1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHC
Idle Air Control
1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Idle Air Control
IDLE AIR CONTROL
- The ECM activates the idle air control solenoid valve in advance to control the amount of by-pass air flowing through the throttle valve in relation to signals emitted from the crankshaft position sensor, camshaft position sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor and A/C switch, so that the proper idle speed specified for each engine load is achieved.
- The idle air control solenoid valve is a rotary type and operates by duty cycle. For this reason, the by-pass air flow is regulated by controlling the duty ratio.
The relationship between the duty ratio and by-pass air flow is as follows:
Duty ratio (high) -> Increases by-pass air flow.
By-pass air control features the following advantages:
1. Compensation for engine speed under A/C (air conditioning) system and electrical loads.
2. Increase in idle speed during early stage of warm up period.
3. A dashpot function during the time the throttle valve is quickly closed.
4. Prevention of engine speed variations over time.
- The ECM activates the idle air control solenoid valve in advance to control the amount of by-pass air flowing through the throttle valve in relation to signals emitted from the crankshaft position sensor, camshaft position sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor and A/C switch, so that the proper idle speed specified for each engine load is achieved.
- The idle air control solenoid valve is a rotary type and operates by duty cycle. For this reason, the by-pass air flow is regulated by controlling the duty ratio.
The relationship between the duty ratio and by-pass air flow is as follows:
Duty ratio (high) -> Increases by-pass air flow.
By-pass air control features the following advantages:
1. Compensation for engine speed under A/C (air conditioning) system and electrical loads.
2. Increase in idle speed during early stage of warm up period.
3. A dashpot function during the time the throttle valve is quickly closed.
4. Prevention of engine speed variations over time.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.