Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS ⁽¹⁾

Application

RPM

Manual Transmission

750-850

Automatic Transmission ⁽¹⁾

700-800

Fast Idle

⁽²⁾

⁽¹⁾	Idle speed is set with headlights and cooling fan off and automatic transmission in Neutral.

⁽²⁾	Fuel injected fast idle is controlled by ECU and EVAC.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

Setting

Fuel Injected

Automatic Transmission ⁽¹⁾

13-17 @ 700-800

⁽¹⁾	Automatic Transmission in Neutral or Park.