Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

1996 Volvo 850 Base, 4D Wagon, Standard, M59SECTION Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

See IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL and IGNITION TIMING tables. For idle speed adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application (1) Timing
850 Non-Turbo 8-12 @ 750-850
(1) Ignition timing is computer-controlled and is not adjustable.
RENDER: 1.0x

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