Ignition Timing: Adjustments

1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with no load (A/T in "N" or "P" position, M,T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

Ignition Timing Inspection And Setting:

2. Pull out the service check connector located behind the right kick panel. Connect the special tool to the service check connector.

Ignition Timing Inspection And Setting:

3. Connect a timing light to the No. 1 ignition wire, and point it toward the pointer on the timing belt cover.
4. Adjust ignition timing, if necessary, to the following idle specifications:
Connect a tachometer to the test tachometer connector.

USA
(M/T): 670 ± 50 rpm
(A/T): 700 ± 50 rpm
Canada
(M/T): 750 ± 50 rpm
(A/T): 750 ± 50 rpm

NOTE: Shift lever in neutral position, and all electrical systems turned OFF.
- Adjust the idle speed, if necessary.

Ignition Timing Inspection And Setting:

Ignition Timing: 12 ± 2 BTDC (RED) at idle speed

Ignition Timing Inspection And Setting:

5. If it is necessary to adjust the ignition timing, loosen the distributor mounting bolts, and turn the distributor ignition (DI) housing counterclockwise to advance the timing, or clockwise to retard the timing.
6. Tighten the adjusting bolts and recheck the timing.
7. Remove the special tool from the service check connector.