Ignition Timing: Adjustments

Ignition Timing Inspection and Setting




1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up (cooling fans come on).
2. Pull out the service check connector located behind the right kick panel. Connect the WHT / GRN and BRN terminals with a jumper wire.




3. Connect a timing light to the # 1 plug wire and point it toward the pointer on the timing belt cover.




4. Adjust ignition timing, if necessary.

D15B7 engine:
Manual transmission: 16° BTDC (RED) at 650 rpm (USA) or 750 rpm (Canada)
Auto transmission: 16° BTDC (RED) at 700 rpm (USA) or 750 rpm (Canada)

NOTE: Shift lever (M/T) or (A/T) in neutral position.




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