ENGINE COMPRESSION
Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Remove all spark plugs. Disconnect ignition coil primary wire connector. Hold throttle plate fully open. Crank engine and note compression pressure.
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Protege 1.8L | 9.0:1 |
| Application | Minimum psi (kg/cm 2 ) @ RPM | Standard psi (kg/cm 2 ) @ RPM |
|---|
| Protege (1) | 139 (9.8) @ 300 | 185 (13.0) @ 300 |
| (1) Difference between cylinders should not be more than 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 ). |
| (1) | Difference between cylinders should not be more than 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 ). |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
| Application | (1) In. (mm) |
|---|
| Protege 1.8L | (2) |
| (1) Adjust valves with engine cold. (2) Engines are equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters. Valve clearance is not adjustable. |
| (1) | Adjust valves with engine cold. |
| (2) | Engines are equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters. Valve clearance is not adjustable. |
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
|---|
| Protege | .49-.73 | 20,000-31,000 |
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
| Application | Ohms @ 68°F (20°C) |
|---|
| Protege | 500-600 |
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
High tension wire resistance should measure 16,000 ohms per 3.28 feet (1.0M) at 68°F (20°C).
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | NGK No. |
|---|
| Protege | BKR5E-11 or BKR6E-11 |
| Application | Gap: In. (mm) | Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Protege | .040-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 11-16 (15-22) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation. Scheme 2
Scheme 2: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation
IGNITION TIMING
Note. On models with computer-controlled ignition, see appropriate TESTS W/CODES - 1.8L article to diagnose ignition timing problems.
| Application | M/T | (1) A/T |
|---|
| Protege 1.8L (2) | 10 @ 750 | 10 @ 750 |
| (1) Place automatic transmission in Park. (2) Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector. |
| (1) | Place automatic transmission in Park. |
| (2) | Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector. |
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
FUEL PUMP
Note. Fuel pump performance measures fuel pressure, not regulated fuel pressure.
| Application | Pressure psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
|---|
| Protege | 72-92 (5.0-6.5) |
| Application | At Idle W/ Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) | At Idle W/O Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
|---|
| Protege | 28-34 (2.0-2.4) | 41-46 (2.8-3.2) |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| Protege | 13.8 |
IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
Note. Idle mixture is not adjustable. If idle mixture is incorrect, see appropriate TESTS W/CODES - 1.8L article.
| Application | M/T RPM | (1) A/T RPM |
|---|
| Protege (2) 1.8L | 750 | 750 |
| (1) Place automatic transmission in Park. (2) Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector. |
| (1) | Place automatic transmission in Park. |
| (2) | Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector. |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
Note. For information on connector terminal identification and test conditions specified in the following tables, see ADJUSTMENTS - 1.8L article.
| Condition (1) | Continuity Between Terminals "A" & "B" |
|---|
| .006" (.15 mm) | Yes |
| .020" (.50 mm) | 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. |
| Wire Color To Ground | Closed Throttle Volts | WOT Volts |
|---|
| Blue/Yellow (3F) (1) | 0.1-1.0 | 2.8-4.5 |
| (1) ECM/PCM terminal pin No. in parentheses. |
| (1) | ECM/PCM terminal pin No. in parentheses. |
