Idle Speed & Ignition Timing
Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. Improper setting of ignition timing and idle speed may cause driveability problems and/or false setting of trouble codes. For adjustment procedures, see the ADJUSTMENTS
article.
4-CYLINDER IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL
| Application |
Idle RPM |
Idle RPM |
Maximum CO Level |
| 2.0L |
750-850 |
700-800 |
10.0% |
4-CYLINDER IGNITION TIMING
| Application |
Man. Trans. (Degrees BTDC @ RPM) |
Auto. Trans. (Degrees BTDC @ RPM) |
| 2.0L |
13-17 @ 800-900 |
13-17 @ 800-900 |