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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 M/T RPM (1) A/T RPM
MX-6 & 626
2.0L (2) 700 (3) 700
(1) Place automatic transmission in Park.
(2) Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector.
(3) Use Super Star II Tester (49-UN01-056) connected to data link connector to verify idle speed.
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS

Application M/T (1) A/T
MX-6 & 626
2.0L (2) 12 @ 700 (3) 10 @ 700
(1) Place automatic transmission in Park.
(2) Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector.
(3) Remove shorting bar from the double-wire SPOUT connector located in right front corner of engine compartment.
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