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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing Check

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. See CURB IDLE SPEED  and IGNITION TIMING  tables. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article in tion\tion.

NOTE: Curb idle speed and ignition timing on 2.5L and 4.0L are controlled by the Single-Board Engine Controller II (SBEC-II) and are not adjustable.
CURB IDLE SPEED

Application Idle RPM
5.9L 600
IGNITION TIMING

Application (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
5.9L 16 @ 600