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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and base ignition timing are set to specification. Refer to the appropriate IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS  and/or the IGNITION TIMING  tables in this article. If necessary, refer to the ADJUSTMENTS - 1.6L TBI 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) Transaxle or transmission in Neutral or Park.
(2) With auto. transmission in gear, idle RPM is 750-850.
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Man. Trans. Auto. Trans.
TBI (1) 7-9 @ 800 (2) 7-9 @ 800
(1) With jumper wire installed between "C" and "D" terminals of test connector, located near battery.
(2) With jumper wire installed between "D" and "E" terminals of test connector, located near battery.
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