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With Automatic Transaxle

PREPARATION
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Shift the selector lever to P range.
3. Turn off all electrical loads.
- Headlight
- Blower
- Rear window defroster
- Power steering

4. Wait until the cooling fan stops.




5. Connect the Special Service Tools (SST)s New Generation Star (NGS) tester to the data link connector-2 and select the "PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD" function.

IGNITION TIMING
1. Perform Preparation. (Refer to above.)
2. Connect a timing light to the engine.
3. Verify that the ignition timing is within specification.

Specification: BTDC 6-18°




4. If the ignition timing is not within specification, check the installation of distributor.

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