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 (1.6L) | 9.0:1 |
| Compression Pressure (1.6L) | (1) 186 psi (13.1 kg/cm 2 ) |
| (1) Specification is with engine speed at 300 RPM. |
| (1) | Specification is with engine speed at 300 RPM. |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
| Application | In. (mm) |
| 1.6L & 1.8L | (1) |
| (1) Equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters. No adjustments are required. |
| (1) | Equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters. No adjustments are required. |
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
| 1.6L & 1.8L | .49-.73 | 20,000-31,000 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
High tension wire resistance should not exceed 16,000 ohms per 3.3 feet.
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | NGK |
| 1.6L & 1.8L | BK5ES-11 |
| Application | Gap In. (mm) | Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| All | .039-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 11-17 (15-23) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (1.6L & 1.8L). Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (1.6L & 1.8L)
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | Specification |
| 1.6L & 1.8L | (1) 9-11 @ Idle |
| (1) With terminal ENG TEST (Light Green/Yellow wire) of Data Link Connector (DLC) grounded. |
| (1) | With terminal ENG TEST (Light Green/Yellow wire) of Data Link Connector (DLC) grounded. |
BASE IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
FUEL PUMP
| Application | Psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
| Maximum Pressure (1) | 64-85 (4.5-6.0) |
| Regulated Pressure (2) |
| Vacuum Hose To Pressure Regulator Connected | 30-37 (2.1-2.6) |
| Vacuum Hose To Pressure Regulator Disconnected | 38-46 (2.7-3.2) |
| (1) With pressure gauge connected to fuel inlet hose and fuel return hose plugged. Ignition on and fuel pump terminal (Blue/Green wire) of Data Link Connector (DLC) grounded. (2) With engine speed at idle and pressure gauge connected between fuel inlet hose and fuel filter. |
| (1) | With pressure gauge connected to fuel inlet hose and fuel return hose plugged. Ignition on and fuel pump terminal (Blue/Green wire) of Data Link Connector (DLC) grounded. |
| (2) | With engine speed at idle and pressure gauge connected between fuel inlet hose and fuel filter. |
FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| 1.6L & 1.8L | 12-16 |
IDLE SPEED
| Application | (1) RPM |
| 1.6L & 1.8L | (2) 700-800 |
| (1) With engine at normal operating temperature. (2) With ENGINE TEST terminal of Data Link Connector (DLC) grounded. |
| (1) | With engine at normal operating temperature. |
| (2) | With ENGINE TEST terminal of Data Link Connector (DLC) grounded. |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
Note. For information on connector terminal identification and test conditions specified in the following tables, see ADJUSTMENTS article.
| Test Condition (1) | Check Between Pin Nos. | Continuity? |
| .006" (.15 mm) | 1 & 2 | Yes |
| .020" (.5 mm) | 1 & 2 | No |
| (1) Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw. |
| (1) | Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw. |
TP SENSOR CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS (1.6L)
| Condition (1) | (2) Volts |
| Throttle Closed | .58-.61 |
| Wide Open Throttle | Approx. 3.65 |
| (1) Also ensure voltage change is smooth between closed and open throttle. (2) Measure voltage between TP Sensor terminal No. 3 and ground with ignition ON and TP Sensor connected. |
| (1) | Also ensure voltage change is smooth between closed and open throttle. |
| (2) | Measure voltage between TP Sensor terminal No. 3 and ground with ignition ON and TP Sensor connected. |
TP SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS (1.8L)