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: 8 - 12° BTDC @ 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. Connect the tester probe of a timing light to the wire of the ignition coil connector for No.1 cylinder.





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





3. Using the timing light, check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing: 8 - 12° BTDC @ idle (Transmission in neutral position)
4. Remove the SST from the DLC3.
5. Disconnect the timing light from the engine.