Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

1991 Pontiac LeMans LE, 2D Hatchback, Automatic, 3T40/MD9SECTION Idle Speed & Ignition Timing
NOTE: Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.
MINIMUM IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Application RPM
Automatic Transmission (Neutral) 450-550
Manual Transmission 550-650
(1) With ALDL diagnostic terminal grounded. See Figure .
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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