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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. Improper setting of ignition timing and idle speed may cause driveability problems and/or false setting of trouble codes. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL

Application (1) Idle RPM (2) Idle RPM (3) CO Level
A/T (4) 575-675 (4) 600-700 10%
M/T 575-675 525-625 10%
(1) With Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) valve connected.
(2) With Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) valve disconnected.
(3) Measured in Self-Diagnostic Mode II.
(4) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Man. Trans. (1) Auto. Trans.
Maxima 13-17 @ 575-675 13-17 @ 650-750
(1) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.