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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 - 1.5L article.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application M/T RPM (1) A/T RPM
Protege 1.5L (2) 700 750
(1) Place automatic transmission in Park.
(2) Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector.
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS

Application M/T (1) A/T
1.5L (2) 10 @ 700 10 @ 750
(1) Place automatic transmission in Park.
(2) Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector.