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- Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
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InformationEngine
Model: 1.6 – D16 – D.O.H.C. with PGM – Fi Year: 1992 on
Engine
| Type/Capacity | D16A8/1590 cm³ |
| Firing order | 1 – 3 – 4 – 2 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Idle speed controlled by E.C.U | 800 ± 50 rev/min |
| EACV disconnected | 550 ± 50 rev/min |
| Valve clearances: | |
| Inlet | 0.13 – 0.17 mm |
| Exhaust | 0.15 – 0.19 mm |
| Exhaust gas CO content at idle | 0.1% maximum hot |
| Ignition timing at idle speed:* | |
| Vacuum disconnected | 16 ± 2° B.T.D.C. |
Programmed ignition
| Distributor cap | GDC 347 |
| Distributor rotor arm | GRA 2287 Resistive type |
| Rotation | Clockwise |
Ignition Coil
| Type | GCL 161 |
| Primary resistance at 20° C | 0.71 to 0.81 ohm |
| Consumption – engine idling | 0.25 to 0.75 amp average |
Spark Plugs
| Type | XHM 279, XHM 278, XHM 282, XHM 281 or XHM 285 |
| Gap | 1.00 mm |
Electronic Fuel Injection
| Type | Programmed Multi – Point fuel injection |
| Engine management E.C.U: | |
| Manual gearbox | 37820 – PP5 – G01 (FDU 1967) |
| Automatic gearbox | 37820 – PP5 – U50 (MEQ 10098) |
| Pressure regulation | 2.5 bar |
| Fuel grade | 95 RON minimum – UNLEADED fuel |
CAUTION: Serious damage to the engine may occur if a lower octane number fuel than recommended is used. Serious damage to the catalyst will occur if LEADED fuel is used.
* Ignition timing in Crankshaft degrees.
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