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Idle Speed And Ignition Timing Check (Except For California)





BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE


Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check


IDLE SPEED

WITH CONSULT-III
Check idle speed in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.

WITH GST
Check idle speed in Service $01 with GST.

IGNITION TIMING
Any of following two methods may be used.

Method A





1. Attach timing light to loop wire (1) as shown.
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2. Check ignition timing.
- Timing indicator (1)

Method B
1. Remove No. 4 ignition coil (1).





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2. Connect No. 4 ignition coil (1) and No. 4 spark plug with suitable high-tension wire (A) as shown, and attach timing light clamp (B) to this wire.





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3. Check ignition timing.





- Timing indicator (1)