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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS table. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article is this section.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Idle RPM
190E 2.6L & 300E 2.6L 650-750
300 Series 3.0L 600-700
420 & 560 Series 650
(1) With automatic transmission in Neutral.