ENGINE COMPRESSION
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, with all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
| Application | Specification |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Normal Compression Pressure | 199 psi (14.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Minimum Compression Pressure | 156 psi (11.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
| Application | In. (mm) |
| Metro | (1) |
| (1) Clearance is automatically adjusted by hydraulic lash adjuster. |
| (1) | Clearance is automatically adjusted by hydraulic lash adjuster. |
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
| Convertible | 1.33-1.55 | 10,700-14,500 |
| Hardtop | 1.35-1.65 | 22,100-29,900 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
DISTRIBUTOR SENSORS
| Application | Clearance In. (mm) |
| Metro | .008-.016 (.20-.41) |
| (1) This may also be referred to as Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor on some models. |
| (1) | This may also be referred to as Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor on some models. |
| Application | Ohms |
| Metro | 140-180 |
| (1) This may also be referred to as Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor on some models. |
| (1) | This may also be referred to as Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor on some models. |
PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE (1) - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| Metro | 3000-6700 Per Foot |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Nippondenso | NGK |
| Metro | W20EPR-U11 | BPR6ES-11 |
| Application | Gap: In. (mm) | Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| Metro | .039-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 21 (29) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Note. For firing order and distributor rotations (Scheme 1) To locate ignition timing mark (Scheme 2)
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation. Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation
Scheme 2
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | Man. Trans. | Auto. Trans. |
| Metro | (2) 5 @ 750-850 | (2) 5 @ 800-900 |
| (1) If specification differs from emission label, use specification listed on emission label. (2) With jumper wire installed between terminals "D" (Black wire) & "E" (Purple/Green wire) of duty check data link connector, located on left strut tower. |
| (1) | If specification differs from emission label, use specification listed on emission label. |
| (2) | With jumper wire installed between terminals "D" (Black wire) & "E" (Purple/Green wire) of duty check data link connector, located on left strut tower. |
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM) (1)
FUEL PUMP
| Application | Psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
| Metro | (1) 23-30 (1.6-2.1) |
| (1) With ignition on and engine off. |
| (1) | With ignition on and engine off. |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| Metro (1) | .5-1.5 |
| (1) Resistance of fuel injector resistor is 1.9-2.1 ohms. |
| (1) | Resistance of fuel injector resistor is 1.9-2.1 ohms. |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
IDLE SPEED
| Application | Idle RPM |
| Convertible | (2) 800-900 |
| Metro & Metro LSi |
| A/T | (2) 800-900 |
| M/T | (2) 750-850 |
| Metro XFi (M/T) | (2) 650-750 |
| (1) If specification differs from emission label, use specification listed on emission label. (2) With transaxle/transmission in Neutral (M/T) or Park (A/T). |
| (1) | If specification differs from emission label, use specification listed on emission label. |
| (2) | With transaxle/transmission in Neutral (M/T) or Park (A/T). |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS (1)
A/C IDLE SPEED
| Application | (1) Engine RPM |
| Metro (2) | 850-950 |
| (1) Transaxle/transmission in Neutral (M/T) or Park (A/T). (2) Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) is used for maintaining idle speed during A/C operation. |
| (1) | Transaxle/transmission in Neutral (M/T) or Park (A/T). |
| (2) | Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) is used for maintaining idle speed during A/C operation. |
A/C IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
| Application | Ohms |
| Between Terminals 1 & 2 (1) | 0-5000 |
| Between Terminals 1 & 2 (2) | Infinity |
| Between Terminals 1 & 2 (3) | 0-5000 |
| Between Terminals 1 & 3 (3) | 240-1140 |
| Between Terminals 1 & 3 (4) | 3170-6600 |
| Between Terminals 1 & 4 | 4370-8130 |
| (1) With .012" (.30 mm) feeler gauge installed between throttle stop screw and lever. (2) With .035" (.89 mm) feeler gauge installed between throttle stop screw and lever. (3) Throttle valve at idle position. (4) Throttle valve at fully open position. |
| (1) | With .012" (.30 mm) feeler gauge installed between throttle stop screw and lever. |
| (2) | With .035" (.89 mm) feeler gauge installed between throttle stop screw and lever. |
| (3) | Throttle valve at idle position. |
| (4) | Throttle valve at fully open position. |
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR RESISTANCE
Scheme 3