Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION1. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
2. CONNECT TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBDII SCANTOOL
a. Remove the fuse cover on the instrument panel.
b. Connect a TOYOTA hand-held tester or OBDII scan tool to the DLC3.
c. Please refer to the TOYOTA hand-held tester or OBDII scan tool operator's manual for further details.
3. CONNECT TIMING LIGHT TO ENGINE
4. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
a. Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and El of the DLC1.
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HINT: After engine rpm is kept at 1,000 - 1,300 rpm for 5 seconds, check that it returns to idle speed.
b. Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing: 8° - 12° BTDC at idle (Transmission in neutral position)
c. Remove the SST from the DLC1.
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5. FURTHER CHECK IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing: 0° - 10° BTDC at idle (Transmission in neutral position)
HINT: The timing mark moves in a range between 0° and 10°.
6. DISCONNECT TIMING LIGHT FROM ENGINE
7. DISCONNECT TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBDII SCAN TOOL