Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection

INSPECT IGNITION TIMING





a) When using hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool.
1) Connect the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
2) Please refer to the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool operator's for further details.
Ignition timing: 7 - 24° BTDC at idle
(Transmission in neutral position)
3) Disconnect the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool from the DLC3.





b) When not using hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool.
1) Remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
2) Connect the tester probe of a timing light to the wire of the ignition coil connector for No. 1 cylinder.





3) Using SST, connect the terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040





4) Using the timing light, check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing: 10 ± 2° BTDC at idle (Transmission in neutral position)
5) Remove the SST from the DLC3.
6) Check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing: 7 - 24° BTDC at idle (Transmission in neutral position)
7) Disconnect the timing light from the engine.
8) Install the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.