Idle Speed: Testing and Inspection

Checking conditions;
- Engine coolant temperature is 80 to 95°C (176 to 205°F).
- Lights, electric cooling fan and all accessories are off.
- Transaxle is in neutral "P" or "N" range for A/T vehicles.
- Steering wheel is straight forward position (Vehicles with power steering).





1. Install a tachometer and a timing light.

Connecting Jumper To Terminal:

2. Ground the ignition timing adjustment terminal.
3. Run the engine and let it idle.





4. Check the basic ignition timing and adjust if necessary.

Basic ignition timing: 5° ± 2° BTDC (At idle)

5. Remove the lead wire connected at step 2.
6. Let the engine idle for 2 minutes.
7. Check the idle speed.

Idle speed: 700 ± 100 (For 1.8L Engine)

NOTE
- Adjustment of the idling speed is usually unnecessary, because this system controls the idle speed.