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Idle Speed, Co Level & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed, CO level and base ignition timing are set to specification. If necessary, see the ADJUSTMENTS article.

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL

Application Idle RPM CO Level %
Cabriolet 850-1000 N/A
Fox 800-1000 0.5-1.5
Golf 800-1000 0.3-1.2
Golf GT 800-900 0.3-1.2
Jetta 800-1000 0.3-1.2
Vanagon 830-930 0.3-1.2
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Checking Adjusting
1.8L 4-8 @ 2250-2350 5-7 @ 2250-2350
2.1L (1) 4-8 @ 2250-2350 5-7 @ 2250-2350
(1) With coolant temperature sensor disconnected.