Idle Speed & Ignition Timing
Ensure idle speed and base ignition timing are set to specification. If necessary, see ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section. Idle speed should be 700-800 RPM. Base ignition timing should be as indicated. See BASE IGNITION TIMING .
BASE IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
| Application | Specification |
|---|---|
| 1.6L | 9-11 @ Idle |