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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application M/T RPM (1) A/T RPM
MX-6 & 626
2.5L (2) 650 650
(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
MX-6 & 626
2.5L (2) 10 @ 650 10 @ 650
(1) Place automatic transmission in Park.
(2) Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector.