ENGINE COMPRESSION
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
| Application | Pressure - psi (kPa) |
|---|
| Diamante |
| Standard | 174 (1200) |
| Minimum | 129 (890) |
| Eclipse & Galant |
| 2.4L |
| Standard | 185 (1275) |
| Minimum | 139 (959) |
| 3.0L |
| Standard | 119 (824) |
| Minimum | 83 (575) |
| Lancer |
| Standard | 185 (1275) |
| Minimum | 139 (959) |
| Mirage |
| 1.5L |
| Standard | 188 (1290) |
| Minimum | 133 (920) |
| 1.8L |
| Standard | 199 (1370) |
| Minimum | 151 (1040) |
| Montero & Montero Sport |
| Standard | 171 (1179) |
| Minimum | 127 (876) |
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders |
| All Models | 15 (100) |
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. All engines are equipped with hydraulic lifters. No adjustment is required.
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
|---|
| Diamante | .50-.70 | 9000-13,000 |
| Eclipse & Galant |
| 2.4L | (1) | 8500-11,500 |
| 3.0L | .56-.68 | 9400-12,800 |
| Lancer | (1) | 8500-11,500 |
| Mirage |
| 1.5L | (2) .53-.65 | (2) 15,700-21,300 |
| 1.8L | (1) | 19,000 |
| Montero & Montero Sport | .74-.90 | 20,100-27,300 |
| (1) Coil primary circuit includes power transistor. For testing, see DISTRIBUTORLESS IGNITION SYSTEM (DIS) - 4-CYLINDER under IGNITION CHECKS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES article. (2) On ignition coils with classification mark "H", primary resistance should be 0.61-0.75 ohms and secondary resistance should be 12,200-16,400 ohms. |
| (1) | Coil primary circuit includes power transistor. For testing, see DISTRIBUTORLESS IGNITION SYSTEM (DIS) - 4-CYLINDER under IGNITION CHECKS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES article. |
| (2) | On ignition coils with classification mark "H", primary resistance should be 0.61-0.75 ohms and secondary resistance should be 12,200-16,400 ohms. |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
On Diamante or Mirage with 1.5L engine, wire resistance should not exceed 22,000 ohms. On all other models, wire resistance should not exceed 19,000 ohms.
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Nippondenso No. | NGK No. | Champion |
|---|
| Diamante | PK16PR-P11 | PFR5J-11 | RC10PYP4 |
| Eclipse & Galant |
| 2.4L | K16PR-U11 | BKR5E-11 | RC10YC4 |
| 3.0L | PK16PR11 | PFR5G-11 | PC10PYP4 |
| Lancer | K16PR-U11 | BKR5E-11 | RC10YC4 |
| Mirage |
| 1.5L | N/A | BPR5EKU | N/A |
| 1.8L | K16PR-U11 | BKR5E-11 | RC10YC4 |
| Montero & Montero Sport | SK16PR-A11 | N/A | N/A |
| Application | (1) Gap In. (mm) | Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| All Models | .039-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 18 (25) |
| (1) DO NOT adjust gap on Platinum-tipped or Iridium-tipped spark plugs. |
| (1) | DO NOT adjust gap on Platinum-tipped or Iridium-tipped spark plugs. |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
FIRING ORDER
| WARNING | On many models, improper arrangement of spark plug wires will cause miss firing and surge during high-speed operation. Ensure spark plug wires are routed as shown. |
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order (Mirage 1.5L)
Scheme 2
Scheme 2: Firing Order (Mirage 1.8L)
Scheme 3
Scheme 3: Firing Order (Lancer 2.0L)
Scheme 4
Scheme 4: Firing Order & Plug Wire Routing (Eclipse & Galant 2.4L)
Scheme 5
Scheme 5: Firing Order (Eclipse & Galant 3.0L)
Scheme 6
Scheme 6: Firing Order (Diamante 3.5L)
Scheme 7
Scheme 7: Firing Order (Montero Sport 3.0L)
Scheme 8
Scheme 8: Firing Order (Montero 3.5L)
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | (1) Base | (2) (3) Actual |
|---|
| All Models | 2-8 @ 600-800 | 2-8 @ 600-800 |
| (1) Ignition timing is NOT adjustable. (2) Timing will be advanced 5-15 degrees at higher altitudes, depending on model and altitude. (3) Actual ignition timing is approximate and may fluctuate plus or minus 8 degrees. |
| (1) | Ignition timing is NOT adjustable. |
| (2) | Timing will be advanced 5-15 degrees at higher altitudes, depending on model and altitude. |
| (3) | Actual ignition timing is approximate and may fluctuate plus or minus 8 degrees. |
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
FUEL PUMP
| Application | At Idle w/Vacuum psi (kPa) | At Idle w/o Vacuum psi (kPa) |
|---|
| All Models | 39 (270) | 47-50 (330-350) |
IDLE SPEED
| Application | RPM |
|---|
| Except Eclipse & Lancer | 600-800 |
| Eclipse & Lancer | 650-750 |
CURB IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | (1) Ohms |
|---|
| All Models | 13-16 |
| (1) Resistance at 68°F (20°C) |
| (1) | Resistance at 68°F (20°C) |
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
| Application | TP Sensor Terminals No. | (1) Millivolts |
|---|
| Diamante W/ Traction Control | 1 & 3 | 580-690 |
| Diamante W/O Traction Control | 1 & 3 | (2) 400-1000 |
| Eclipse & Galant | 1 & 3 | 535-735 |
| Lancer | 1 & 2 | 335-935 |
| Mirage 1.5L & Mirage 1.8L W/O Cruise Control | 2 & 4 | (3) 400-1000 |
| Mirage 1.8L W/Cruise Control | 2 & 4 | (2) 400-1000 |
| Montero & Montero Sport | 1 & 3 | 535-735 |
| (1) With ignition on and TP sensor in idle position. (2) Test with .055" (1.4 mm) thick feeler gauge inserted to a maximum depth of .118" (3 mm) between throttle lever and free lever. (3) Test with .177" (.45 mm) thick feeler gauge inserted between fixed SAS and throttle lever. |
| (1) | With ignition on and TP sensor in idle position. |
| (2) | Test with .055" (1.4 mm) thick feeler gauge inserted to a maximum depth of .118" (3 mm) between throttle lever and free lever. |
| (3) | Test with .177" (.45 mm) thick feeler gauge inserted between fixed SAS and throttle lever. |
TP SENSOR ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | TP Sensor Terminals No. | (1) k/Ohms |
|---|
| Eclipse & Galant |
| — | 1 & 4 | 3.5-6.5 |
| — | 1 & 3 | (2) |
| Diamante |
| — | 1 & 4 | 3.5-6.5 |
| — | 3 & 4 | (2) |
| Lancer |
| — | 2 & 3 | 2.0-4.0 |
| — | 1 & 2 | (2) |
| Mirage, Montero & Montero Sport |
| — | 1 & 4 | 3.5-6.5 |
| — | 2 & 4 | (2) |
| (1) With TP sensor in idle position. (2) Resistance should smoothly change as throttle is opened. |
| (1) | With TP sensor in idle position. |
| (2) | Resistance should smoothly change as throttle is opened. |
TP SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
