Idle Speed & Ignition Timing
Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS
article.
IDLE SPEED & IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATION
| Application |
Idle RPM |
Timing Degrees BTDC @ RPM |
| 325 Series |
720-800 |
2 @ 840 |
| 525i |
650-750 |
0 @ 700 |
| 535i & 735i |
750-850 |
10-16 @ 750-850 |