Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

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Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS - 2.0L NON-TURBO article.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

⁽¹⁾ Basic

⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ Actual

Non-Turbo

⁽⁴⁾

12 @ 600-800

⁽¹⁾	With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) disconnected.

⁽²⁾	With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) connected. Ignition timing may fluctuate.

⁽³⁾	If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 feet above sea level, actual timing may be advanced (5 degrees).

⁽⁴⁾	Ignition timing is NOT adjustable.