Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION1. Remove V-bank cover.
2. Warm up engine.
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
3. Connect Lexus hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool.
a. Remove the fuse cover on the instrument panel.
b. Connect a LEXUS hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
c. Please refer to the LEXUS hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool operator's manual for further details.
4. Connect timing light to engine.
Connect the tester probe of a timing light to the yellow lead wire of the ignition coil connector for No.1 cylinder.
5. Inspect ignition timing.
a. Using Special Service Tool (SST), connect terminals TC and E1 of the DLC1.
SST 09843 - 18020
b. Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing: 8 -12° BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position)
c. Remove the SST from the DLC1.
SST 09843 - 18020
6. Disconnect timing light from engine.
7. Disconnect Lexus hand-held tester or OBDll scan tool.
8. Reinstall V-bank cover.