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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and base ignition timing are set to specification. If necessary, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Man. Trans. Auto. Trans.
Metro LSi w/o ESC
w/o Vacuum 6-7 @ 750 6-7 @ 850
w/ Vacuum 12-13 @ 750 12-13 @ 850
Metro w/ ESC (1) 5 @ 750 (1) 5 @ 850
(1) With jumper wire installed in diagnostic connector near ignition coil.