Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

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

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

⁽¹⁾ Basic

⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ Actual

1.8L

5 @ 600-800

10 @ 600-800

2.0L

5 @ 650-850

8 @ 650-850

⁽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. Ignition timing may fluctuate.

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