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Idle Speed, Co Level & Ignition Timing

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Ensure idle speed, CO level and base ignition timing are set to specification. If necessary, see the ADJUSTMENTS article in this section.

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL

Application Idle RPM % CO Level
Cabriolet (1) 750-850 .3-1.1
Corrado
1.8L 750-850 .3-1.1
2.8L N/A N/A
Fox 875-925 (2) 1.2-1.5
Golf, Jetta & GTI
1.8L (Digifant) 750-850 .3-1.1
2.0L (CIS-E) (3) 800-1000 .2-1.2
Passat (3) 700-900 .2-1.0
(1) Disconnect coolant temperature sensor Blue connector.
(2) Clamp crankcase breather hose near emission control valve.
(3) Not adjustable.
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Checking Adjusting
1.8L (1) 4-8 @ 2000-2500 5-7 @ 2000-2500
2.0L
Except Passat 4-8 @ 800-1000 5-7 @ 800-1000
Passat 4-8 @ 700-900 5-7 @ 700-900
2.8L 4-8 @ 650-750 (2) *
(1) With coolant temperature sensor Blue connector disconnected.
(2) Ignition timing not adjustable.
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