ENGINE COMPRESSION
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
| Application | Pressure - psi (kPa) |
| Normal Compression Pressure |
| Diamante | 171 (1179) |
| Eclipse |
| 2.4L | 185 (1275) |
| 3.0L |
| With Variable Induction Control | 212 (1462) |
| Without Variable Induction Control | 119 (824) |
| Galant |
| 2.4L | 185 (1275) |
| 3.0L | 119 (824) |
| Lancer | 234 (1613) |
| Montero & Montero Sport | 171 (1179) |
| Outlander | 185 (1275) |
| Minimum Compression Pressure |
| Diamante | 127 (876) |
| Eclipse |
| 2.4L | 139 (959) |
| 3.0L |
| With Variable Induction Control | 149 (1027) |
| Without Variable Induction Control | 83 (575) |
| Galant |
| 2.4L | 139 (959) |
| 3.0L | 83 (575) |
| Lancer | 170 (1172) |
| Montero & Montero Sport | 127 (876) |
| Outlander | 139 (959) |
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders |
| All Models | 14 (97) |
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, Montero & Outlander | (1) | 8500-11,500 |
| 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. |
| (1) | Coil primary circuit includes power transistor. For testing, see DISTRIBUTORLESS IGNITION SYSTEM (DIS) - 4-CYLINDER under IGNITION CHECKS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES article. |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| Diamante | 22,000 |
| Except Diamante | 19,000 |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Denso No. | NGK No. | Champion |
| Diamante | PK16PR-P11 | PFR5G-11 | RC10PYP4 |
| Eclipse |
| 2.4L | K16PR-U11 | BKR5E-11 | RC10YC4 |
| 3.0L |
| With Variable Induction Control | SK20PR-B8 | IFR6B | (1) |
| Without Variable Induction Control | PK16PR11 | PFR5G-11 | RC10PYP4 |
| Galant |
| 2.4L | K16PR-U11 | BKR5E-11 | RC10YC4 |
| 3.0L | PK16PR11 | PFR5G-11 | RC10PYP4 |
| Lancer & Outlander | K16PR-U11 | BKR5E-11 | RC10YC4 |
| Montero | SK20PR-A8 | IFR6S | (1) |
| Montero Sport | SK16PR-A11 | N/A | N/A |
| (1) Information not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Information not available from manufacturer. |
| Application | (1) Gap In. (mm) | Maximum Gap In. (mm) | Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| Except Eclipse Equipped With Variable Induction Control & Montero | .039-.043 (1.0-1.1) | .051 (1.3) | 14-22 (21-29) |
| Eclipse Equipped With Variable Induction Control & Montero | .028-.031 (.7-.8) | .039 (1.0) | 14-22 (21-29) |
| (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
Scheme 12
Scheme 12: Firing Order (4-Cylinder)
Scheme 13
Scheme 13: Firing Order (V6)
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | Base | Actual |
| Diamante | 2-8 @ About 700 | (1) (4) 10 @ About 700 |
| Eclipse |
| 2.4 | 2-8 @ About 700 | (1) (3) 10 @ About 700 |
| 3.0L | 2-8 @ About 700 | (2) (3) 15 @ About 700 |
| Galant |
| 2.4L | 2-8 @ About 700 | (1) (3) 10 @ About 700 |
| 3.0L | 2-8 @ About 700 | (1) (3) 15 @ About 700 |
| Lancer | 2-8 @ About 700 | (1) (3) 8 @ About 700 |
| Montero | 2-8 @ About 750 | (1) (3) 10 @ About 750 |
| Montero Sport | 2-8 @ About 700 | (2) (3) 10 @ About 700 |
| Outlander | 3-7 @ About 700 | (1) (3) 10 @ About 700 |
| (1) Timing will be advanced at higher altitudes, 5-10 degrees, depending on altitude. (2) Timing will be advanced at higher altitudes, 5-15 degrees, depending on altitude. (3) Actual ignition timing is approximate and may fluctuate plus or minus 7 degrees. (4) Actual ignition timing is approximate and may fluctuate plus or minus 8 degrees. |
| (1) | Timing will be advanced at higher altitudes, 5-10 degrees, depending on altitude. |
| (2) | Timing will be advanced at higher altitudes, 5-15 degrees, depending on altitude. |
| (3) | Actual ignition timing is approximate and may fluctuate plus or minus 7 degrees. |
| (4) | Actual ignition timing is approximate and may fluctuate plus or minus 8 degrees. |
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
| APP Sensor Terminals No. | (1) Millivolts |
| 1 & 3 | 905-1165 |
| (1) With ignition on and accelerator pedal position sensor in idle position. |
| (1) | With ignition on and accelerator pedal position sensor in idle position. |
APP SENSOR ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS (MONTERO)
| Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Terminals No. | (1) k/Ohms |
| 1 & 2; 7 & 8 | 3.5-6.5 |
| 2 & 3; 6 & 8 | (2) |
| 4 & 5 | (3) |
| (1) Measured with accelerator pedal position sensor in idle position and at 68°F (20°C). (2) Resistance should smoothly change as throttle is opened. (3) With accelerator pedal depressed not continuity should be present. |
| (1) | Measured with accelerator pedal position sensor in idle position and at 68°F (20°C). |
| (2) | Resistance should smoothly change as throttle is opened. |
| (3) | With accelerator pedal depressed not continuity should be present. |
APP SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MONTERO)
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 |
| All Models | 600-800 |
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 SENSOR
| Application | Terminals No. | (1) Millivolts |
| Diamante With Traction Control | 1 & 3 | 580-690 |
| Diamante Without Traction Control | 1 & 3 | (2) 400-1000 |
| Eclipse & Galant | 1 & 3 | 535-735 |
| Lancer | 1 & 2 | 335-935 |
| Montero & Montero Sport | 1 & 3 | 535-735 |
| Outlander | 2 & 4 | 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.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.Test with .177" (.45 mm) thick feeler gauge inserted between fixed SAS and throttle lever. |
TP SENSOR ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application/Terminal 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) |
| Montero |
| 2 & 4 | 2.0-4.0 |
| Montero Sport |
| 1 & 4 | 3.5-6.5 |
| 2 & 4 | (2) |
| Outlander |
| 1 & 4 | 3.5-6.5 |
| 1 & 2 | (2) |
| (1) Measured with TP sensor in idle position and at 68°F (20°C). (2) Resistance should smoothly change as throttle is opened. |
| (1) | Measured with TP sensor in idle position and at 68°F (20°C). |
| (2) | Resistance should smoothly change as throttle is opened. |
TP SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS