Idle Speed

NOTE: Before adjusting idle speed, warm engine to normal operating temperature. Turn off all accessories. Place transmission in Neutral (M/T) or Park (A/T). Ensure ignition timing is adjusted. See IGNITION TIMING .

NOTE: On Miata, use Blue 1-pin connector near airflow meter as a source of battery power for positive lead of tachometer or timing light (battery is in trunk). DO NOT ground this connector, or 20-amp WIPER fuse will blow.

Connect Diagnostic Tester (49 B019 9A0) to diagnostic connector and select SELF-TEST mode (position 1), or connect jumper wire between diagnostic connector terminals TEN and GND. See Figure . Connect tachometer to diagnostic connector terminal IG (-).
If idle speed is not within specification, rotate air adjusting screw on throttle body. See Fig 1 . See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS table. If idle speed is too high with air adjusting screw closed, turn throttle adjusting screw. Disconnect jumper wire.

Fig 1: Adjusting Idle Speed (RX7)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application

M/T: RPM

⁽¹⁾ A/T: RPM

RX7 ⁽²⁾

725

⁽¹⁾	Place automatic transmission in Park.

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