ENGINE COMPRESSION
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Compression Pressure | 192 psi (13.4 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
|---|
| Galant | .9-1.2 | 20,000-29,000 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Wire resistance should not exceed 22,000 ohms.
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Nippondenso No. |
|---|
| Galant | K16PR-U11 |
| Application | (1) Gap In. (mm) | Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Galant | .039-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 18 (25) |
| (1) DO NOT adjust gap on Platinum spark plugs. |
| (1) | DO NOT adjust gap on Platinum 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
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | (1) Basic | (2) (3) Actual |
|---|
| 2.4L | 2-8 @ 650-850 | 10 @ 650-850 |
| (1) With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) disconnected. (2) With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) connected. Actual ignition timing is approximate and may fluctuate. (3) If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 feet above sea level, actualtiming may be advanced (5 degrees). |
| (1) | With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) disconnected. |
| (2) | With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) connected. Actual ignition timing is approximate and may fluctuate. |
| (3) | If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 feet above sea level, actualtiming may be advanced (5 degrees). |
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
FUEL PUMP
| Application | At Idle w/Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) | At Idle w/o Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
|---|
| Galant | 38 (2.7) | 47-50 (3.3-3.5) |
IDLE SPEED
| Application | Curb Idle | Basic Idle |
|---|
| Galant | 650-850 | 700-800 |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| Galant | 13-16 |
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
| Application | (1) Volts |
|---|
| Galant | .4-1.0 |
| (1) At idle. |
