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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

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).
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