Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Mazda MPV. 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.

2.6L ⁽²⁾

N/A

5 @ 770

3.0L ⁽³⁾

N/A

11 @ 800

⁽¹⁾	Place automatic transmission in Park.

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

⁽³⁾	Connect jumper wire between Green test connector and ground.