ENGINE COMPRESSION
Check engine compression at normal operating temperature with all spark plugs removed. To prevent damage to catalytic converter, make tests quickly and only when necessary.
Note. Compression pressure is not specified by manufacturer.
| Application | Specification |
|---|---|
| 2.3L | 10.5:1 |
COMPRESSION RATIO
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. Vehicle is equipped with hydraulic lifters. No adjustments are required.
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Trionic System | 0.62-0.82 | 7200-8200 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|---|
| Spark Plug Wires | 1500-4000 |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Spark Plug |
|---|---|
| 2.3L | NGK BCP5EV Or BCP6EV |
SPARK PLUG TYPE
| Application | Gap - In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| 2.3L | 0.024 (0.60) |
| (1) Tighten to 18.5-21.5 ft. lbs. (25-29 N.m). | |
| (1) | Tighten to 18.5-21.5 ft. lbs. (25-29 N.m). |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS (1)
FIRING ORDER
Note. For firing order (Scheme 2)
Scheme 2
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is controlled by ECM and is not adjustable.
FUEL PUMP
| Application | Pressure psi (kg/cm 2 ) | Min. Vol. In 30 Sec. Pts. (L) |
|---|---|---|
| 900 Series | 43.5 (3.0) | 1.9 (0.90) |
FUEL SYSTEM REGULATED PRESSURE AT IDLE
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|---|
| Trionic System | 11.65-12.35 |
| (1) Resistance measured at 68°F (20°C). | |
| (1) | Resistance measured at 68°F (20°C). |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE (1)
IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL
| Application | Idle RPM | (1) CO Level % |
|---|---|---|
| 900 | 750-900 | 0.5-1.5 |
| (1) General specification. Check State Emission Standards. | ||
| (1) | General specification. Check State Emission Standards. |
IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
No adjustment is required.