Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection
1. WARM UP ENGINE- Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
2. CONNECT TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL
- Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
Please refer to the TOYOTA hand -held tester or OBD II scan tool operators manual for further details.
3. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
- Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the data link connector 1. SST 09843-18020
HINT: After engine rpm is kept at 1,000 - 1,500 rpm for 5 seconds, check that it returns to idle speed.
- Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing: 10 ° ± 2 ° BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position)
- Remove the SST from the DLC1. SST 09843-18020
4. DISCONNECT TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL, AND TIMING LIGHT