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Ignition System: Testing and Inspection

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





2. CONNECT HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL
a. Connect a hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
Please refer to the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool operator's for further details.
3. CHECK IDLE SPEED
4. CONNECT TIMING LIGHT TO ENGINE
5. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING





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





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 DLC3.
SST 09843-18020
6. FURTHER CHECK IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing: 12.5 - 22° BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position)

HINT: The timing mark moves in a range between 12.5° and 22°.

7. DISCONNECT TIMING LIGHT FROM ENGINE
8. DISCONNECT HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL