How to Determine Idle Motor Failure?

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To determine whether the idle motor is faulty, the simplest and most direct method is to check for any fault codes. If present, refer to the displayed fault codes to identify the cause of the issue and address it accordingly. Below is some relevant information about the idle motor: 1. Introduction to the Idle Motor: The idle motor is a component that controls the idle speed of a motor vehicle. When the engine runs without load, it is referred to as idling. 2. Function of the Idle Motor: The idle motor is primarily responsible for managing the vehicle's idle speed, aiming to adjust the idle according to the engine load during idling. During idling, it alters the cross-sectional area of the idle air passage based on the engine temperature and load, ensuring optimal idle speed under various conditions. The idle stepper motor is mounted on the throttle body and is used by the engine controller to regulate the engine's idle speed. When the engine speed deviates from idle, the throttle valve adjusts to control the amount of air entering the intake manifold, which is mechanically operated by the accelerator pedal cable.