Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Suzuki Swift. 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. Refer to the appropriate IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS table and/or the IGNITION TIMING table in this article. If necessary, see ADJUSTMENTS article for adjustment procedures.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS ⁽¹⁾

Application

Idle RPM

Swift

⁽²⁾ 800-900

⁽¹⁾	Transaxle or transmission in Neutral or Park.

⁽²⁾	Checked with A/C off.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM) ⁽¹⁾

Application

Man. Trans.

Auto. Trans.

Swift

⁽²⁾ 4-6 @ 800-900

⁽¹⁾	See ADJUSTMENTS article for adjustment procedures.

⁽²⁾	With jumper wire installed between terminals "D" and "E" of test connector located next to left strut tower.