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

Application M/T (1) A/T
Millenia 2.5L (2) N/A 9-11 @ 650
(1) Place automatic transmission in Park.
(2) Connect a jumper wire between terminals TEN and GND of data link connector. See Figure .