Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and base ignition timing are set to specification. If necessary, see ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS ⁽¹⁾

Application

Idle RPM

With A/C Off

750-850

With A/C On

⁽²⁾ 950-1050

⁽¹⁾	Idle speed specification is with transaxle or transmission in Neutral or Park.

⁽²⁾	With automatic transmission in gear, idle RPM is 750-850.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application	Man. Trans.	Auto. Trans.
2-Door	7-9 @ 750-850	7-9 @ 750-850
4-Door	4-6 @ 800	4-6 @ 800