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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Make sure the idle speed and base ignition timing are set to proper specification. Refer to the IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS  and the IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS  tables below. If necessary, refer to the ADJUSTMENTS article in this section.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application M/T RPM (1) A/T RPM
RX7 (2) 720 720
(1) Place automatic transmission in Park.
(2) Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector.
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application M/T (1) A/T
Leading (2) (3) 5 @ 720 (3) 5 @ 720
Trailing (2) (3) 20 @ 720 (3) 20 @ 720
(1) Place automatic transmission in Park.
(2) Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector.
(3) Timing specification is AFTER TDC and is not adjustable.