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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and base ignition timing are set to specification. See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS and IGNITION TIMING  tables. If necessary, see 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 30
(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.
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