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

⁽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

⁽¹⁾	Place automatic transmission in Park.

⁽²⁾	Connect a jumper wire between terminals TEN and GND of data link connector. See Figure .