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Engine Controls - Specifications - 2.5L VIN [H]: Other Dodge Stratus I

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ENGINE COMPRESSION

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio9.4:1
Compression Pressure178 psi (1227 kPa)
Minimum Compression Pressure100 psi (689 kPa)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders25%

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. Hydraulic lifters used. No adjustments are required.

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
2.5L.60-.8012,000-18,000

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 70°F (21°C)

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
2.5L(1)
(1) Resistance should be 250-560 ohms per one inch, or 3000-6700 ohms per 12 inches.
(1)Resistance should be 250-560 ohms per one inch, or 3000-6700 ohms per 12 inches.

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationChampion No.
2.5LRC10PYP4
(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.

SPARK PLUG TYPE (1)

ApplicationGap In. (mm)Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
2.5L.039-.043 (1.00-1.10)20 (27)
(1) Check spark plug gap specification on underhood vehicle emission control label. If specification differs from that listed above, use specification on underhood vehicle emission control label.
(1)Check spark plug gap specification on underhood vehicle emission control label. If specification differs from that listed above, use specification on underhood vehicle emission control label.

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS

IGNITION TIMING

ApplicationSpecification
Convertible(1)
(1) Ignition timing is controlled by Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and is nonadjustable. DO NOT attempt to adjust ignition timing.
(1)Ignition timing is controlled by Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and is nonadjustable. DO NOT attempt to adjust ignition timing.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

FUEL PUMP

ApplicationPressure - psi (kPa)
2.5L(1) 47-51 (324-351)
(1) Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine off, ignition on and using scan tool to activate fuel pump.
(1)Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine off, ignition on and using scan tool to activate fuel pump.

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
Convertible12

INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

Application(1) Idle RPMCO Level
Convertible(2)(3)
(1) Check idle speed with transaxle in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T) and all accessories off. (2) Idle speed is controlled by Powertrain Control Module. No adjustment is required. Only throttle body minimum airflow idle speed may be checked. (3) Information not available at time of publication.
(1)Check idle speed with transaxle in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T) and all accessories off.
(2)Idle speed is controlled by Powertrain Control Module. No adjustment is required. Only throttle body minimum airflow idle speed may be checked.
(3)Information not available at time of publication.

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL

THROTTLE BODY MINIMUM AIRFLOW IDLE SPEED

ApplicationRPM
1000 Miles Or Less(2) 450-1100
More Than 1000 Miles(2) 500-1100
(1) Specification listed in accordance with vehicle mileage. (2) Specs listed with Air Metering Fitting (6457) installed.
(1)Specification listed in accordance with vehicle mileage.
(2)Specs listed with Air Metering Fitting (6457) installed.

THROTTLE BODY MIN. AIRFLOW IDLE SPEED SPECS (1)

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

Throttle Opening(1) (2) Volts
At IdleGreater Than .6
At Full ThrottleLess Than 4.5
(1) Measure voltage at center terminal on throttle position sensor with ignition on. (2) Voltage should smoothly increase when moving throttle from idle to full throttle.
(1)Measure voltage at center terminal on throttle position sensor with ignition on.
(2)Voltage should smoothly increase when moving throttle from idle to full throttle.

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECS