Idle Speed, Co Level & Ignition Timing
Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are within specification. See the IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL SPECIFICATIONS and IGNITION TIMING tables. For adjustment procedures, see the appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article in this section.
IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Idle RPM | CO Level % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L | |||
| A/T | 670-770 | .3-1.2 | |
| M/T | 750-850 | .3-1.2 | |
| 2.3L | |||
| Checking Value | 720-860 | .3-3.0 | |
| Adjusting Value | 720-860 | .6-1.0 | |
| 2.8 L V6 (Checking Value) | 720-860 | .3-1.2 | |
IGNITION TIMING
| Application |
Degrees BTDC @ RPM | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L | ||||
| A/T | TDC @ 670-770 | |||
| M/T | TDC @ 750-850 | |||
| 2.3L | ||||
| Checking Value | 13-17 @ 720-860 | |||
| Adjusting Value | 14-16 @ 720-860 | |||
| 2.8L V6 | (1) * | |||
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