Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante, 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT, and 1996 Dodge Stealth. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

⁽¹⁾ Basic

⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ Actual

Diamante

SOHC

3-7 @ 600-800

15 @ 600-800

DOHC

2-8 @ 600-800

15 @ 600-800

Stealth & 3000GT

2-8 @ 600-800

15 @ 600-800

⁽¹⁾	With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) disconnected.

⁽²⁾	With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) connected. Actual ignition timing is approximate and may fluctuate 5-7 degrees.

⁽³⁾	If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 feet above sea level, actual timing may be advanced (5 degrees).