Engine Controls - Adjustments: 2.0L

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Ensure vehicle is at operating temperature, all accessories are off, and transmission is in Park or Neutral. Front wheels must be in straight-ahead position. Connect tachometer to engine RPM detection connector. See Fig 1 .
Ensure curb idle speed is set to specification. See CURB IDLE SPEED CHECK (2.0L) under IDLE SPEED . Turn engine off. Connect timing light.
Using a jumper wire, ground ignition timing adjustment connector (Yellow/Red wire). See Figure and Figure . Start engine. Check base ignition timing. See IGNITION TIMING table. Loosen crank angle sensor hold-down bolt, and adjust as necessary.
Turn engine off. Disconnect ground (jumper wire) from ignition timing adjustment connector. Start engine. Check actual ignition timing. See IGNITION TIMING table. Turn engine off, and remove all test equipment.

Fig 1: Engine RPM Detection Connector ID (2.0L)

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