Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Mazda RX-7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Make sure the idle speed and base ignition timing are set to proper specification. Refer to the IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS and the IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS tables below. If necessary, refer to the ADJUSTMENTS article in this section.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application

M/T RPM

⁽¹⁾ A/T RPM

RX7 ⁽²⁾

720

⁽¹⁾	Place automatic transmission in Park.

⁽²⁾	Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

M/T

⁽¹⁾ A/T

Leading ⁽²⁾

⁽³⁾ 5 @ 720

Trailing ⁽²⁾

⁽³⁾ 20 @ 720

⁽¹⁾	Place automatic transmission in Park.

⁽²⁾	Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector.

⁽³⁾	Timing specification is AFTER TDC and is not adjustable.