Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection
INSPECT IGNITION TIMINGA. Warm up engine.
B. When using hand-held tester or OBDII scan tool.
1. Connect the hand-held tester or OBDII scan tool to the DLC3.
HINT: Please refer to the hand-held tester or OBDII scan tool operator's manual for further details.
C. When not using hand-held tester or OBDII scan tool.
1. Using SST, connect terminal 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
NOTICE:
- Be sure not to connect incorrectly. It causes breakage of the engine.
- Turn OFF all electrical systems.
- Operate the inspection when the cooling fan motor is turned OFF
2. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 clips and cylinder head cover.
3. Pull out the wire harness as shown in the illustration.
4. Connect the clip of the timing light to the engine.
NOTICE:
- Use a timing light which can detect the first signal.
- After checking, be sure to tape the wire harness.
5. Inspect ignition timing at idle.
Ignition timing:....................8 - 12° BTDC
NOTICE: When checking the ignition timing, the transmission is at neutral position.
HINT: After engine rpm is kept at 1,000 - 1,300 rpm for 5 seconds, check that it returns idle speed.
6. Disconnect the terminal 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
7. Inspect ignition timing at idle.
Ignition timing: .....................10 - 18° BTDC
8. Confirm that ignition timing moves to advanced angle side when the engine rpm is increased.
9. Remove the timing light.
10. Install cylinder head cover No. 2 with the 2 nuts and 2 clips.
Torque: 7.0 Nm (71 kgf-cm, 62 inch lbs.)