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.

4-CYLINDER IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL

Application

⁽¹⁾ Idle RPM

⁽²⁾ Idle RPM

⁽³⁾ Maximum CO Level

A/T

⁽⁴⁾ 675-775

⁽⁴⁾ 750-850

7.0%

M/T

575-675

625-725

7.0%

⁽¹⁾	With throttle position sensor connected.

⁽²⁾	With throttle position sensor disconnected.

⁽³⁾	Measured in Self-Diagnostic Mode II.

⁽⁴⁾	Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.

4-CYLINDER IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

Man. Trans.

⁽¹⁾ Auto. Trans.

Sentra

6-10 @ 575-675

6-10 @ 675-775

⁽¹⁾	Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.