ENGINE COMPRESSION
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Compression Pressure | 178 psi (1227 kPa) |
| Minimum Compression Pressure | 133 psi (917 kPa) |
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | 14 psi (97 kPa) |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. Hydraulic lifters used. No adjustments are required.
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
|---|
| 2.0L Turbo | .70-.86 | 11,300-15,300 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 70°F (21°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| 2.0L Turbo | (1) 22,000 |
| (1) Maximum wire resistance is listed. |
| (1) | Maximum wire resistance is listed. |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Champion No. |
|---|
| 2.0L Turbo | (2) RN9YC |
| (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 BPR6EKN or Nippondenso W20ETR-L8 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 BPR6EKN or Nippondenso W20ETR-L8 spark plugs may also be used. |
| Application | Gap In. (mm) | Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| 2.0L Turbo | .028-.031 (.71-.79) | 18 (24) |
| (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 2
Scheme 2: FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| 2.0L Turbo | (1) 2-8 @ 650-850 |
| (1) Ignition timing checked with ignition timing adjustment connector grounded, transaxle in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T) and all accessories off. Ignition timing is nonadjustable. |
| (1) | Ignition timing checked with ignition timing adjustment connector grounded, transaxle in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T) and all accessories off. Ignition timing is nonadjustable. |
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
FUEL PUMP
| Application | Pressure - psi (kPa) |
|---|
| 2.0L Turbo | (1) |
| (1) Pressure checked with engine idling. With vacuum applied on fuel pressure regulator, pressure should be 33 psi (228 kPa). With no vacuum applied on fuel pressure regulator, pressure should be 42-45 psi (289-310 kPa). |
| (1) | Pressure checked with engine idling. With vacuum applied on fuel pressure regulator, pressure should be 33 psi (228 kPa). With no vacuum applied on fuel pressure regulator, pressure should be 42-45 psi (289-310 kPa). |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| 2.0L Turbo | 2-3 |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
| Application | (1) Idle RPM | CO Level |
|---|
| 2.0L Turbo | (2) (3) | .5% |
| (1) Check idle speed with transaxle in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T) and all accessories off. (2) Curb idle speed should be 650-850 RPM at base ignition timing with ign. timing adjustment connector grounded. (3) Base idle speed should be 700-800 RPM with data link connector terminal No. 1 (test mode control terminal) and ignition timing adjustment connector grounded. If idle is incorrect, idle speed may be adjusted using idle speed screw on throttle body. |
| (1) | Check idle speed with transaxle in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T) and all accessories off. |
| (2) | Curb idle speed should be 650-850 RPM at base ignition timing with ign. timing adjustment connector grounded. |
| (3) | Base idle speed should be 700-800 RPM with data link connector terminal No. 1 (test mode control terminal) and ignition timing adjustment connector grounded. If idle is incorrect, idle speed may be adjusted using idle speed screw on throttle body. |
THROTTLE BODY MINIMUM AIRFLOW IDLE SPEED
| Application | RPM |
|---|
| 2.0L Non-Turbo | (1) |
| (1) Throttle body minimum airflow idle cannot be checked. Idle speed is adjusted by using idle speed screw on throttle body. |
| (1) | Throttle body minimum airflow idle cannot be checked. Idle speed is adjusted by using idle speed screw on throttle body. |
THROTTLE BODY MIN. AIRFLOW IDLE SPEED SPECS
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
| Throttle Opening | (1) (2) Volts |
|---|
| Talon | (3) |
| (1) Measure voltage at center terminal on throttle position sensor with ignition on. (2) Voltage should increase smoothly when moving throttle from idle to full throttle. (3) Information not available at time of publication. |
| (1) | Measure voltage at center terminal on throttle position sensor with ignition on. |
| (2) | Voltage should increase smoothly when moving throttle from idle to full throttle. |
| (3) | Information not available at time of publication. |
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECS
