Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

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

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS - 2.4L 4-CYL article.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

⁽¹⁾ Basic

⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ Actual

Eclipse & Galant

2-8 @ 650-850

10 @ 650-850

Pickup

3-7 @ 650-850

8 @ 650-850

Summit Wagon

FWD Calif. Emissions

2-8 @ 650-850

10 @ 650-850

All Others

3-7 @ 650-850

10 @ 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. 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).