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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 - 1.8L article for adjustment procedures.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Application Idle RPM
A/C Off 750-850
A/C On 850-950
(1) Transaxle or transmission in Neutral or Park.
IAC DUTY AT SPECIFIED IDLE SPEED (1)

Application (2) Percent
1.8L 50
(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.
1.8L (2) 4-6 @ 750-850 (2) 4-6 @ 750-850
(1) See ADJUSTMENTS - 1.8L article for adjustment procedures.
(2) With jumper wire installed between terminals No. 4 (Black wire) and No. 5 (Blue/Red wire) of test connector (White) located next to left strut tower.
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