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Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection

IGNITION TIMING MEASUREMENT
1. Warm-up the engine.





2. To check the ignition timing, connect a timing light to #1 cylinder spark plug cord, and illuminate the timing mark with the timing light.
3. Start the engine at idle speed and check the ignition timing.

If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control system.

Ignition Timing (BTDC / rpm):
14° ± 8° / 700 (Manual Transmission)
20° ± 8° / 700 (Automatic Transmission)