E1-E8 CO% Adjustment Using Test Diode

E1 Connecting Test Diode 999 5280





- Connect test diode green/white wire to test point at right wheel house (connector with green/white wire).
- Connect test diode red wire to battery (+).

E2 Connect Test Equipment





- Connect tachometer.
- Connect stroboscope.

- Warm-up engine
- Run engine at 1500 rpm.

NOTE: Warm-up engine until radiator thermostat opens and then for a further 5 minutes.

E3 Check Idle Speed

Fig. 326 IDLE SPEED TEST CONNECTOR:

- Ground red-white wire to close idle air control valve.

NOTE: Switch off AC as applicable.

- Check idle speed.





- Adjust engine speed with idle adjustment screw to 700 rpm.
- Disconnect ground from test point.
Engine speed should increase to 750±20 rpm

If values are incorrect: check/adjust Throttle Body and/or Throttle Cable/Linkage.

E4 Check/Adjust Ignition Setting
Idle speed fluctuations can affect ignition setting. Make sure that fluctuations are not greater than 25 rpm.
If greater, check air control valve hoses for blockages.
- Check ignition timing with stroboscope.
Ignition setting should be 12° BTDC at idle.





- Adjust setting by turning distributor body.

E5 Check CO

Fig. 342 CHECK AND ADJUST CO:

Test diode should flash if CO is correct.
If test diode remains ON = CO is too high (rich air/fuel mixture).
If test diode remains OFF = CO is too low (lean air/fuel mixture).

E6 Adjusting CO
CO should only be adjusted after all possible faults have been checked/rectified.

- Turn off engine.





- Drill two 2 mm (0.08 in.) holes in plug.
- Withdraw plug with circlip pliers.
- Start engine.

E7 Adjust CO content.
- CO screw should be turned until test diode starts to flash.





Counterclockwise reduces CO
Clockwise increases CO
Adjustment range = 15 turns.





E8 Seal CO Adjustment Screw
Always use a new plug.
- Push plug into position.
- Disconnect test instruments.