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IDLE SPEED CONTROLLER

Here you will find useful basic information and important tips relating to idle speed controllers and
idle speed actuators in vehicles.

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The idle speed controller ensures that the idle speed of the engine remains constant in all load conditions. On this page
you can find out about how the idle speed actuator regulates the intake air mass of the engine, and how the failure of
this actuator impacts on the engine running. Practical tips for troubleshooting and assembly instructions help to quickly
rectify defects relating to the idle speed controller.


Important safety note
The following technical information and practical tips have been compiled by HELLA in order to provide
professional support to vehicle workshops in their day-to-day work. The information provided on this
website is intended for use by suitably qualified personnel only.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Functional principle 2. Symptoms 3. Cause of failure


Idle speed controller function Symptoms of a faulty idle speed Causes for faulty idle speed
controller controllers

4. Troubleshooting
Checking the idle speed actuator

1 IDLE SPEED CONTROLLER FUNCTION: FUNCTIONAL PRINCIPLE


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The idle speed actuator is a bypass air valve. The idle
speed actuator shown as an example consists of a closed
cast housing with flange-mounted solenoid valve servo unit.
Attached to this is a nozzle holder, which releases different
air cross sections by moving the servo unit, and can
therefore control the air mass flow when the throttle valve is
closed.

The idle speed actuator is responsible for regulating the


engine speed as part of the overall idle-speed control of the
engine management system. If there is a sudden change to
the engine load condition when in idle mode (e.g. air-
conditioning system being switched on, creep speed in 1st
gear, or activation of another electrical consumer), air and
fuel are also required in order to prevent the engine from
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stopping. If the engine speed falls below a certain critical
value, which is stored as a constant in the control unit
memory, the solenoid valve is activated and an increased
air flow rate is achieved. The opening time of the injection

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simultaneously extended and adapted to the engine's
requirements.

2 SYMPTOMS OF A FAULTY IDLE SPEED CONTROLLER: SYMPTOMS


A faulty idle speed actuator can manifest itself as follows:
Fluctuating idle speed
Engine stops running at idle speed
Engine stops running at idle speed and activation of additional consumers
Engine indicator lamp comes on

3 CAUSES FOR FAULTY IDLE SPEED CONTROLLERS: CAUSE OF FAILURE


Causes for failure of the idle speed actuator can be:
Contamination / resin formation
Short circuits in the coil
Electric magnetic drive becomes stuck
No voltage supply from the engine management control unit

4 CHECKING THE IDLE SPEED ACTUATOR: TROUBLESHOOTING


The following test steps should be considered during
troubleshooting:

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Optimal pattern
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1 Checking the voltage supply

Check the voltage supply with the ignition switched on.


Measured value: 11 – 14 V.

Note:
An Ohm measurement must only be carried out in a de-energized state (plug connection removed).

2 Measuring the coil resistance open


Use the multimeter to IDLE
measure the coil resistance
REGULATOR between the two connection pins of the idle speed actuator.
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Reference value = approx. 10 ohms (observe manufacturer's specifications).
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3 Checking the coil for winding short circuit

Check the coil for a winding short circuit between the two connection pins.
Measured value in the event of a short circuit = 0 ohms.

4 Checking the coil for winding interruption

Check the coil for a winding interruption between the two connection pins.
Measured value in the event of an interruption = >30 MOhm.

5 Checking the coil for short circuit to frame

Check the coil for short circuit to frame – between pin 1 and component housing, and between pin 2 and component
housing.
Measured value in the event of an unimpaired coil = >30 MOhm.

6 Mechanical check

Unscrew the servo unit from the housing. Visual check to determine whether the bypass opens and closes when the
valve rod is actuated.

7 Read out fault code

Read out fault code.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Before mounting the idle speed actuator, the supporting surface must be cleaned and, if necessary, the flange seal
must be replaced.

Observe the tightening torque!


Fixing screws 12 – 15 Nm

Please observe the specifications provided by the respective vehicle manufacturer.


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