ENGINE COMPRESSION
Ensure battery is fully charged. Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at normal cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. All models are equipped with hydraulic lash adjusters. No adjustments are required.
4-CYLINDER IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE
| Application | Coil Manufacturer | Primary | Secondary |
| Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus |
| 2.0L & 2.4L | Toyodenso Or Diamond | .51-.61 | 11,500-13,500 |
| Neon |
| 2.0L SOHC | Weastec (Steel Towers) | .45-.65 | 11,500-13,500 |
| 2.0L SOHC | Diamond (Copper Towers) | .53-.65 | 10,900-14,700 |
4-CYLINDER IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 70°F (21°C)
V6 IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE
| Application | Coil Manufacturer | Primary | Secondary |
| Avenger & Sebring Coupe |
| 2.5L | (1) | .60-.80 | 12,000-18,000 |
| Cirrus & Stratus |
| 2.5L | Melco | .60-.80 | 12,500-18,000 |
| Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M |
| 2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Sebring Convertible |
| 2.5L | Melco | .60-.80 | 12,500-18,000 |
| (1) Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
V6 IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 70°F (21°C)
4-CYLINDER HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus |
| 2.0L & 2.4L (1) |
| Cylinder No. 1 Or 4 | 3500-4900 |
| Cylinder No. 2 Or 3 | 2950-4100 |
| Neon |
| 2.0L SOHC (1) |
| Cylinder No. 1 Or 4 | 3500-4900 |
| Cylinder No. 2 Or 3 | 2950-4100 |
| (1) Resistance listed according to high tension wire application. For cylinder identification, see FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS . |
| (1) | Resistance listed according to high tension wire application. For cylinder identification, see FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS . |
4-CYLINDER HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
V6 HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| Avenger & Sebring Coupe |
| 2.5L | (1) 22,000 |
| Cirrus & Stratus |
| 2.5L | (2) |
| Sebring Convertible |
| 2.5L | (2) |
| Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M | (3) |
| (1) Maximum wire resistance is listed. (2) Resistance should be 250-560 ohms per one inch or 3000-6700 ohms per foot. (3) Coil on plug. |
| (1) | Maximum wire resistance is listed. |
| (2) | Resistance should be 250-560 ohms per one inch or 3000-6700 ohms per foot. |
V6 HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
4-CYLINDER SPARK PLUG TYPE
| Application | Champion No. |
| Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus |
| 2.0L | RC9YC |
| 2.4L | RC12YC5 |
| Neon |
| 2.0L SOHC | RC9YC |
| (1) Check spark plug application on underhood vehicle emission control label. If application differs from application listed, use application on underhood vehicle emission control label. |
| (1) | Check spark plug application on underhood vehicle emission control label. If application differs from application listed, use application on underhood vehicle emission control label. |
4-CYLINDER SPARK PLUG TYPE (1)
V6 SPARK PLUG TYPE
| Application | Champion No. |
| Avenger & Sebring Coupe |
| 2.5L | (2) RC10PYP4 |
| Cirrus & Stratus |
| 2.5L | RC10PYP4 |
| Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M |
| 2.7L | RE10PMC5 |
| 3.2L & 3.5L | RE12PEC5 |
| Sebring Convertible |
| 2.5L | RC10PYP4 |
| (1) Check spark plug application on underhood vehicle emission control label. If application differs from application listed, use application on underhood vehicle emission control label. (2) NGK PFR5J-11 or Nippondenso PK16PR-P11 spark plugs may also be used. |
| (1) | Check spark plug application on underhood vehicle emission control label. If application differs from application listed, use application on underhood vehicle emission control label. |
| (2) | NGK PFR5J-11 or Nippondenso PK16PR-P11 spark plugs may also be used. |
4-CYLINDER FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE
| Application | (1) Pressure psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
| Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus |
| 2.0L & 2.4L | (2) 46-50 (3.2-3.5) |
| Neon |
| 2.0L SOHC | (2) 44-54 (3.1-3.8) |
| (1) Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine idling. (2) Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine off, ignition on and using scan tool to activate fuel pump. |
| (1) | Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine idling. |
| (2) | Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine off, ignition on and using scan tool to activate fuel pump. |
4-CYLINDER FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE
V6 FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE
| Application | Pressure psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
| Avenger & Sebring Coupe |
| 2.5L | (1) 47-50 (3.3-3.5) |
| Cirrus & Stratus |
| 2.5L | (2) 46-50 (3.2-3.5) |
| Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M |
| 2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L | (2) 54-64 (3.8-4.5) |
| Sebring Convertible |
| 2.5L | (2) 43-53 (3.0-3.7) |
| (1) Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine idling. (2) Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine off, ignition on and using scan tool to activate fuel pump. |
| (1) | Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine idling. |
| (2) | Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine off, ignition on and using scan tool to activate fuel pump. |
FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| Avenger & Sebring Coupe |
| 2.5L | 13-16 |
| Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus | (1) |
| Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M | (1) |
| Neon |
| 2.0L SOHC | 12 |
| Sebring Convertible | (1) |
| (1) Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
| Application | (1) Idle RPM | CO Level |
| Avenger & Sebring Coupe | (2) 650-850 | (3) |
| All Other Models | (2) | (3) |
| (1) Check idle speed with engine at normal operating temperature, transaxle in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T) and all accessories off. (2) Idle speed is controlled by Powertrain Control Module PCM) and idle air control motor. No adjustment is required. Only throttle body minimum airflow idle speed may be checked. (3) Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Check idle speed with engine at normal operating temperature, transaxle in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T) and all accessories off. |
| (2) | Idle speed is controlled by Powertrain Control Module PCM) and idle air control motor. No adjustment is required. Only throttle body minimum airflow idle speed may be checked. |
| (3) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |