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Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection

IGNITION TIMING





INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
(a) Warm up the engine and stop the engine.
(b) Check the ignition timing.
(1) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(2) Enter DATA LIST MODE on the intelligent tester.

HINT: Please refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.

(3) Start and idle the engine.
Ignition timing: 8 to 12° BTDC @ idle (Shift lever on N)
(4) Disconnect the intelligent tester from the DLC3.