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Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection

1. Disconnect the SPOUT connector.
2. Start the engine and allow to idle.
3. While observing ignition timing with a timing light, install the SPOUT connector.
a. If the ignition timing changed when the SPOUT connector was installed continue with engine running self test. Key ON Engine Running (KOER) Self-Test
b. If the ignition timing did not change when the SPOUT connector was installed continue with engine running test and look for code 213/18. Key ON Engine Running (KOER) Self-Test
If the code is present, ignore any other codes and refer to the appropriate code chart for code 213/18.
If the code is not present, continue with the engine running test as directed in the test.