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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. Idle speed and ignition timing are controlled by Digital Motor Electronics (DME) engine management system and are not adjustable. Values given, for verification purpose only, are in the following tables:

IGNITION TIMING

Application Degrees @ RPM
Automatic Transmission TDC +/- 3 @ 710-790
Manual Transmission TDC +/- 3 @ 760-840
IDLE SPEED

Application (1) Idle RPM
Automatic Transmission 710-790
Manual Transmission 760-840
(1) Idle RPM is controlled by ECM and is not adjustable.