Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection
IGNITION TIMINGINSPECTION
1. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
2. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
a. When using a hand-held tester.
(1) Connect a hand-held tester to the Controller Area Network Vehicle Interface Module (CAN VIM). Then connect the CAN VIM to the Date Link Connector 3 (DLC3)
(2) Please refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.
Ignition timing: 5 to 15° BTDC at idle (Transmission in neutral)
(3) Disconnect the hand-held tester and CAN VIM from the DLC3.
b. When not using a hand-held tester.
(1) Connect the tester probe of a timing light to the wire (black - red) of the ignition coil connector for the No.1 cylinder.
(2) Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
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(3) Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing: 5 to 15° BTDC at idle (Transmission in neutral)
(4) Remove the SST from the DLC3.
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(5) Disconnect the timing light from the engine.