Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and base ignition timing are set to specification. Refer to the IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS table below and the IGNITION TIMING table below. If necessary, refer to the appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article for adjustment procedures.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS ⁽¹⁾

Application

Idle RPM

A/C Off

Auto. Transaxle

750-850

Man. Transaxle

700-800

A/C On

850-950

⁽¹⁾	Transaxle or transmission in Neutral or Park.

IAC DUTY AT SPECIFIED IDLE SPEED ⁽¹⁾

Application

⁽²⁾ Percent

Esteem

⁽¹⁾	See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS table.

⁽²⁾	With A/C turned off (if equipped).

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM) ⁽¹⁾

Application

Man. Trans.

Auto. Trans.

Esteem

⁽²⁾ 4-6 @ 700-800

⁽²⁾ 4-6 @ 750-850

⁽¹⁾	See ADJUSTMENTS article for adjustment procedures.

⁽²⁾	With jumper wire installed between terminals "D" and "E" of test connector located in relay box.