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Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection

IGNITION TIMING
Any of following two methods may be used.

Method A




1. Slide the harness protector off the ignition coil No.1 (2) to clear the wires.
- <- : Vehicle front
- Intake manifold collector (1)




2. Attach timing light to the ignition coil No.1 wires as shown in the figure.
3. Check ignition timing.

Method B




1. Remove ignition coil No. 1 (2).
- <- : Vehicle front
- Intake manifold collector (1)







2. Connect ignition coil No.1 (1) and spark plug with suitable high tension wire (2) as shown, and attach timing light clamp (3) to this wire.
- <- : Vehicle front




3. Check ignition timing.