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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Application RPM
Civic 700-800
Fast Idle 1000-2000
CRX
HF
California 550-650
Federal 600-700
Si 700-800
Standard 700-800
Fast Idle 1000-2000
(1) Idle speed is set with headlights and cooling fan off and automatic transmission in Drive.
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Setting
Civic 16-20 @ 700-800
CRX
Standard 18 @ 700-800
Si 18 @ 700-800
HF (1) 14 @ 600-700
(1) 550-650 RPM on California vehicles.
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