Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1989 Acura Integra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application

RPM

Idle Speed (Base)

Automatic Transmission

⁽¹⁾ 500-600

Manual Transmission

500-600

Idle Speed (No Load)

Automatic Transmission

⁽¹⁾ 650-750

Manual Transmission

700-800

Idle Speed (Under Load-No A/C)

Automatic Transmission

⁽¹⁾ 650-750

Manual Transmission

700-800

Idle Speed (A/C On)

Automatic Transmission

⁽¹⁾ 680-780

Manual Transmission

700-800

⁽¹⁾	Automatic transmission in Neutral or Park.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

M/T

⁽¹⁾ A/T

Integra

10-14 @ 700-800

10-14 @ 650-750

⁽¹⁾	Automatic transmission in Neutral.