ENGINE COMPRESSION
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Compression Pressure | 191 psi (13.4 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Minimum Compression Pressure | 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
| Application | (1) In. (mm) |
|---|
| Intake | .006-.010 (.15-.25) |
| Exhaust | .010-.014 (.25-.35) |
| (1) Adjust valve clearance with engine cold. |
| (1) | Adjust valve clearance with engine cold. |
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
|---|
| Cold (1) | .36-.55 | 9000-15,400 |
| Hot (2) | .45-.65 | 11,400-18,100 |
| (1) Cold is with temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C). (2) Hot is with temperature of 122-212°F (50-100°C). |
| (1) | Cold is with temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C). |
| (2) | Hot is with temperature of 122-212°F (50-100°C). |
DISTRIBUTOR SENSORS
| Application | In. (mm) |
|---|
| 1.8L | .008-.016 (.20-.40) |
DISTRIBUTOR PICK-UP COIL AIR GAP
| Application | (1) Pick-Up Coil Terminals | Ohms |
|---|
| Cold (2) | G+ & G | 185-275 |
| Hot (3) | G+ & G | 240-325 |
| (1) For proper testing and terminal identification, see BASIC TESTING article. (2) Cold is with temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C). (3) Hot is with temperature of 122-212°F (50-100°C). |
| (1) | For proper testing and terminal identification, see BASIC TESTING article. |
| (2) | Cold is with temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C). |
| (3) | Hot is with temperature of 122-212°F (50-100°C). |
DISTRIBUTOR PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| Cold (1) | 1630-2740 |
| Hot (2) | 2065-3225 |
| (1) Cold is with temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C). (2) Hot is with temperature of 122-212°F (50-100°C). |
| (1) | Cold is with temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C). |
| (2) | Hot is with temperature of 122-212°F (50-100°C). |
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Maximum Ohms |
|---|
| 1.8L | 25,000 Per Wire |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | NGK No. | Nippondenso No. |
|---|
| 1.8L | BKR5EYA | K16R-U |
| Application | Gap In. (mm) | Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| 1.8L | .031 (.80) | 13 (18) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
FIRING ORDER
| Application | Firing Order |
|---|
| 1.8L (1) | 1-3-4-2 |
| (1) Cylinder No. 1 is located at timing belt or timing chain end of engine. Cylinder No. 4 is located at flywheel end of engine. |
| (1) | Cylinder No. 1 is located at timing belt or timing chain end of engine. Cylinder No. 4 is located at flywheel end of engine. |
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | (2) Base Timing | (3) ECM Controlled Timing |
|---|
| 1.8L | 8-12 | (4) |
| (1) Check with engine at normal operating temperature, transmission/transaxle in Neutral, parking brake applied, electric cooling fan off (if equipped) and A/C and all accessories off. (2) With Jumper Wire (SST 09843-18020) installed between terminals TE1 and E1 on data link connector No. 1. (3) With jumper wire removed from data link connector No. 1. (4) Information is not available from manufacturer at time of publication. |
| (1) | Check with engine at normal operating temperature, transmission/transaxle in Neutral, parking brake applied, electric cooling fan off (if equipped) and A/C and all accessories off. |
| (2) | With Jumper Wire (SST 09843-18020) installed between terminals TE1 and E1 on data link connector No. 1. |
| (3) | With jumper wire removed from data link connector No. 1. |
| (4) | Information is not available from manufacturer at time of publication. |
FUEL PUMP
Note. Fuel pump performance measures fuel pressure, not regulated fuel pressure.
| Application | Pressure - psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
|---|
| 1.8L | (1) 38-44 (2.7-3.1) |
| (1) Check fuel pressure with engine off and using scan tool connected to data link connector No. 3 with ignition on to activate fuel pump or by connecting battery voltage to terminals on electric fuel pump. |
| (1) | Check fuel pressure with engine off and using scan tool connected to data link connector No. 3 with ignition on to activate fuel pump or by connecting battery voltage to terminals on electric fuel pump. |
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| At Idle With Vacuum | 31-37 psi (2.2-2.6 kg/cm 2 ) |
| At Idle Without Vacuum | 38-44 psi (2.7-3.1 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| 1.8L | .2-3.0 |
FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| 1.8L | 13.4-14.2 |
IDLE SPEED
| Application | RPM |
|---|
| 1.8L | 650-750 |
| (1) Check with engine at normal operating temperature, transmission/transaxle in Neutral, parking brake applied, air cleaner and all vacuum hoses installed, ignition timing properly set, electric cooling fan off (if equipped) and A/C and all accessories off. |
| (1) | Check with engine at normal operating temperature, transmission/transaxle in Neutral, parking brake applied, air cleaner and all vacuum hoses installed, ignition timing properly set, electric cooling fan off (if equipped) and A/C and all accessories off. |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS (1)
THROTTLE OPENER
| Application | RPM |
|---|
| 1.8L | 1300-1500 |
| (1) Check with throttle opener vacuum hose disconnected and plugged, engine at normal operating temperature and electric cooling fan turned off (if equipped). |
| (1) | Check with throttle opener vacuum hose disconnected and plugged, engine at normal operating temperature and electric cooling fan turned off (if equipped). |
THROTTLE OPENER SPECIFICATIONS (1)
FUEL CUT
| Application | Fuel Return RPM |
|---|
| 1.8L | 1400 |
| (1) Check with engine at normal operating temperature and A/C off. |
| (1) | Check with engine at normal operating temperature and A/C off. |
FUEL CUT SPECIFICATIONS (1)
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
| Application | In. (mm) | Clearance Terminals | Ohmmeter Reading |
|---|
| 1.8L (1) | Fully Closed | VTA & E2 | 200-5700 |
| " | .016 (.40) | IDL & E2 | 2300 Or Less |
| " | .035 (.90) | IDL & E2 | No Continuity |
| " | Fully Open | VTA & E2 | 2000-10,200 |
| " | " | VC & E2 | 2500-5900 |
| (1) On models with throttle opener, apply vacuum to throttle opener before checking TP sensor. |
| (1) | On models with throttle opener, apply vacuum to throttle opener before checking TP sensor. |
TP SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
