Engine Controls - Adjustments: 2.0L
- Ensure vehicle is at operating temperature, all accessories are off, and transmission is in Park or Neutral. Front wheels must be in straight-ahead position. Connect tachometer to engine RPM detection connector. See Fig 1 .
- Ensure curb idle speed is set to specification. See CURB IDLE SPEED CHECK (2.0L) under IDLE SPEED . Turn engine off. Connect timing light.
- Using a jumper wire, ground ignition timing adjustment connector (Yellow/Red wire). See Figure and Figure . Start engine. Check base ignition timing. See IGNITION TIMING table. Loosen crank angle sensor hold-down bolt, and adjust as necessary.
- Turn engine off. Disconnect ground (jumper wire) from ignition timing adjustment connector. Start engine. Check actual ignition timing. See IGNITION TIMING table. Turn engine off, and remove all test equipment.