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Ignition Timing: Specifications

Base Timing
Engine Type Ignition System Engine RPM Timing
B 5244 S Denso 850 +/- 50 5 +/- 2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center (deg BTDC)
B 5204 T3, T4 (-98) / B 5234 T3 (-98) Motronic 4.4 850 +/- 50 6 +/- 2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center (deg BTDC)
B 52XX T, (99-) ME7 850 +/- 50 8 +/- 2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center (deg BTDC)
B 5254 T, (-98) / B 5254 S Motronic 4.4 / Denso 850 +/- 50 10 +/- 2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center (deg BTDC)
B 5244 S Automatic Denso 850 +/- 50 12 +/- 2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center (deg BTDC)