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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and base ignition timing are set to specification. See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS  and IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS tables. If necessary, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) RPM
M/T 850
A/T (2) 800
(1) Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector.
(2) Place automatic transmission in Park.
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Degrees BTDC @ RPM
M/T 10 @ 850
A/T (2) 10 @ 800
(1) Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector.
(2) Place automatic transmission in Park.