Idle Speed & Ignition Timing Check Procedures

Checking conditions; 

Engine coolant temperature is 80 to 95°C (176 to 205°F). Lights, electric cooling fan and all accessories are off. Transaxle is in neutral ("P" or "N" range for A/T vehicles). Steering wheel is straight forward position (Vehicles with power steering).

1. Using the Hi-scan, connect the cable at DLC terminal as shown in figure.
   Fig 1: Connecting Hi Scan Tool

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2. Ground the ignition timing adjustment terminal.
3. Run the engine and let it idle.
4. Check the basic ignition timing.

   Basic ignition timing: 10° +/- 2° BTDC (At idle)

   Fig 2: Ignition Timing Chart

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   Fig 3: Checking Ignition Timing

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5. To check idle speed, be sure stop grounding the ignition timing adjustment terminal.
6. Let the engine idle for 2 minutes.
7. Check the idle speed.

   Idle speed : 700 +/- 100 RPM