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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS  and IGNITION TIMING (DEGREES BTDC @ IDLE)  tables.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application RPM
2.0L
With A/C Off 750 +/- 100
With A/C On
A/T 825 +/- 150
M/T 800 +/- 150
2.5L
With A/C Off
A/T 700 +/- 100
M/T 650 +/- 100
With A/C On 850 +/- 100
3.0L
With A/C Off 600 +/- 50
With A/C On 700 +/- 50
IGNITION TIMING (DEGREES BTDC @ IDLE)

Application (1) Auto. Trans. (1) Man. Trans.
2.0L 12 @ 700 RPM 12 @ 750 RPM
2.5L 15 @ 700 RPM 10 @ 650 RPM
3.0L (2) 10 @ 600 RPM (3)
(1) To improve stability, timing is controlled while engine is idling. Timing range is plus or minus 8 degrees (3 degrees on 2.0L).
(2) Timing must be checked using a scan tool.
(3) Manual transmission is not available with 3.0L engine.
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