Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

IGNITION TIMING

Application

⁽¹⁾ Basic

⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ Actual

1.5L

3-7 @ 650-850

10 @ 650-850

1.8L

3-7 @ 600-800

5 @ 600-800

⁽¹⁾	With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) disconnected.

⁽²⁾	With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) connected. Ignition timing may fluctuate.

⁽³⁾	If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 ft. above sea level, actual timing may be advanced.