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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.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Man. Trans. (1) Auto. Trans.
MX-3
1.6L (2) 10 @ 750 10 @ 750
1.8L (2) 10 @ 670 10 @ 670
Protege
DOHC (2) 10 @ 750 10 @ 750
SOHC (2)
California 5 @ 750 5 @ 750
Federal 7 @ 750 7 @ 750
323 (2) 7 @ 750 7 @ 750
(1) Place automatic transmission in Park.
(2) Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRN of diagnostic connector.