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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 ADJUSTMENTS article.

4-CYLINDER IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL

Application (1) Idle RPM (2) Idle RPM (3) Maximum CO Level
Pickup (4) 700-800 (4) 700-800 5.0%
(1) With throttle position sensor connected.
(2) With throttle position sensor disconnected.
(3) Measured in Self-Diagnostic Mode II.
(4) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.
4-CYLINDER IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Man. Trans. (1) Auto. Trans.
Pickup 8-12 @ 700-800 8-12 @ 700-800
(1) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.