Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection
PREPARATION1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn all electrical loads OFF.
- Headlight switch
- Fan switch
- Rear window defroster switch
3. Connect a tachometer to the data link connector terminal IG- as shown.
Ignition Timing
1. Perform "Preparation". (Refer to above.)
2. Verify that the idle speed is within the specification; if not, adjust it.
Idle Speed:
(Neutral): 800-900 (850 ± 50) rpm (MT)
(P range): 750-850 (800 ± 50) rpm (AT)
3. Connect a jumper wire between the TEN terminal and the GND terminal of the data link connector.
4. Verify that the idle speed is within the specification.
Idle speed: 650-975 rpm (Terminal TEN grounded)
5. Verify that the timing mark (white) on the crankshaft pulley and the T mark on the timing belt cover are aligned.
Ignition timing: BTDC 9°-11° (10° ± 1°) (TIMING MARK [YELLOW])