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Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection





7. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
a. Warm up the engine.
b. Check the ignition timing.
1. Connect the hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
2. Enter DATA LIST MODE on the hand-held tester.
Ignition timing 8 to 12° BTDC @ idle

HINT: Please refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for help on selecting the DATA LIST