ME(H4SO)-28
MECHANICAL
Ignition Timing
4. Ignition Timing
A: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
After warming up, engine becomes very hot. Be
careful not to burn yourself during measure-
ment.
1) Warm up the engine.
2) To check the ignition timing, connect a timing
light to #1 cylinder spark plug cord, and illuminate
the timing mark with timing light.
3) Start the engine at idle speed and check the ig-
nition timing.
Ignition timing [BTDC/rpm]:
1.6 L model:
With OBD: 5
°±
°±
°±
°±
10
°°°°
/650
Without OBD: 5
°±
°±
°±
°±
10
°°°°
/700
2.0 L model:
With OBD: 10
°±
°±
°±
°±
10
°°°°
/650
Without OBD: 10
°±
°±
°±
°±
10
°°°°
/700
2.5 L model:
MT: 10
°±
°±
°±
°±
10
°°°°
/650
AT: 15
°±
°±
°±
°±
10
°°°°
/650
If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control
system.
Refer to Engine Control System. <Ref. to
EN(H4SO)(diag)-2, Basic Diagnostic Procedure.>
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