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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS  table. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS - 1.8L 4-CYL article.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application (1) Basic (2)(3) Actual
Mirage & Summit 2-8 @ 600-800 5 @ 600-800
Summit Wagon
Calif. Emissions 2-8 @ 600-800 5 @ 600-800
Federal Emissions 3-7 @ 600-800 5 @ 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. Actual ignition timing is approximate and may fluctuate 5-7 degrees.
(3) If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 feet above sea level, actual timing may be advanced (5 degrees).
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