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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and base ignition timing are set to specification. See the appropriate IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS  and IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS  tables. If adjustment is necessary, see ADJUSTMENTS - 2.5L article.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) M/T RPM (2) A/T RPM
MX-6 2.5L 600-700 600-700
(1) Connect a jumper wire between terminals TEN and GND at data link connector. See Figure .
(2) Place automatic transmission in Park.
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application M/T (1) A/T
MX-6 2.5L (2) 9-11 @ 550-750 9-11 @ 550-750
(1) Place automatic transmission in Park.
(2) Connect a jumper wire between terminals TEN and GND of data link connector. See Figure .
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