Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS and IGNITION TIMING . For adjustment procedures, see the ADJUSTMENTS article. Before checking or adjusting idle, ensure MIL has not been reported on, timing is correct, and that spark plugs, air cleaner and PCV system are okay.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application

RPM

CR-V

⁽¹⁾ 430-530

⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ 700-800

⁽⁴⁾ 730-830

⁽¹⁾	Canadian models.

⁽²⁾	With Idle Air Control (IAC) valve disconnected, transmission in Neutral or Park and no load (headlights, blower motor, rear defogger, A/C and cooling fan off). On Canadian models, set parking brake and ensure headlights are off.

⁽³⁾	Check after one minute with headlights on low.

⁽⁴⁾	Turn headlights off and check after one minute with blower motor on HIGH and A/C on.

IDLE CO LEVEL

Application	CO Level
CR-V	0.1%

FAST IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application	RPM
CR-V	1300-1700

IGNITION TIMING - Degrees BTDC - RED MARK @ RPM

Application	Specification
CR-V	14-18 @ 700-800