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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1991JETTA L4-1984CC 2.0L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCALIFORNIA
1991 Volkswagen Jetta L4-1984cc 2.0L DOHC
California
1991 Volkswagen Jetta L4-1984cc 2.0L DOHCSECTION California
Oxygen Sensor
Torque 37 ft.lbs (50 Nm.)
EGR Valve [3]
Fastener Torque 7 ft.lb. (10 Nm.)
Pipe To Exhaust Manifold Torque 22 ft.lbs. (30 Nm.)
Pipe To Union Torque 26 ft.lbs. (35 Nm.)
Air/Fuel Ratio
Adjustment specification [1] 0.7%
Checking limits [2] 0.2 - 1.2%
FIRING ORDER 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
IDLE SPEED
When Hot 800 - 1000 RPM
IGNITION TIMING
Checking (at idle 800 ± 100 RPM) 4° - 8° BTDC
Adjust to (at idle 800 ± 100 RPM) 5° - 7° BTDC
[1] Refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
[2] Check the Air/Fuel Ratio with the oxygen sensor connected.
[3] California models only.
Torque 37 ft.lbs (50 Nm.)
EGR Valve [3]
Fastener Torque 7 ft.lb. (10 Nm.)
Pipe To Exhaust Manifold Torque 22 ft.lbs. (30 Nm.)
Pipe To Union Torque 26 ft.lbs. (35 Nm.)
Air/Fuel Ratio
Adjustment specification [1] 0.7%
Checking limits [2] 0.2 - 1.2%
FIRING ORDER 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
IDLE SPEED
When Hot 800 - 1000 RPM
IGNITION TIMING
Checking (at idle 800 ± 100 RPM) 4° - 8° BTDC
Adjust to (at idle 800 ± 100 RPM) 5° - 7° BTDC
[1] Refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
[2] Check the Air/Fuel Ratio with the oxygen sensor connected.
[3] California models only.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.