FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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C1 - Check Base Timing




WARNING: Never connect PCM to EEC breakout box when performing EI diagnostics.


^ Key off.

^ Install EI diagnostic harness to breakout box and ICM. Do not connect the CKP sensor tee or coil tee.

^ Use EI 6 overlay.

^ Connect EI diagnostic harness negative and positive leads to battery.

^ Set EI diagnostic harness type switch to 4/6 position.

^ Connect timing light (must be EI compatible).

^ Start engine and allow it to warm up.

^ Is timing 10° ± 2° BTDC when the EI diagnostic harness SPOUT detector button is pushed and held down (opens SPOUT circuit)?

YES -- GO to C2. C2 - Check For Spark Angle Advance

NO -- GO to C8. C8 - Inspect CKP Sensor and Trigger Wheel - Timing Fault