Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Ensure idle speed and base ignition timing are set to specification. If necessary, see ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Man. Trans.

⁽¹⁾ Auto. Trans.

Miata ⁽²⁾

10 @ 850

10 @ 800

⁽¹⁾	Place automatic transmission in Park.

⁽²⁾	Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRN of diagnostic connector.