Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION
1. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.





2. CONNECT TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBDII SCAN TOOL
a. Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester or OBDII scan tool to the DLC3.
b. Please refer to the TOYOTA hand-held tester or OBDII scan tool operator's for further details.





3. CONNECT TIMING LIGHT TO ENGINE
Connect the tester probe of a timing light to the black-white lead wire of the ignition coil connector for No.1 cylinder.
4. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING





a. Using Special Service Tool (SST), connect terminals TE1 and E1 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 @ idle (Transmission in neutral position)
c. Remove the SST from the DLC1.
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5. FURTHER CHECK IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing: 6 - 15° BTDC @ idle (Transmission in neutral position)

HINT: The timing mark moves in a range between 6° and 15°.

6. DISCONNECT TIMING LIGHT FROM ENGINE
7. DISCONNECT TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBDII SCAN TOOL