With Manual Transaxle (MTX)

PREPARATION
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Shift the transaxle into Neutral.
3. Turn off all electrical loads.
- Headlight
- Blower
- Rear window defroster
- Power steering
4. Wait until the cooling fan stops.

New Generation Star (NGS) Tester Connected To DLC-2:

5. Connect the Special Service Tools (SST)s New Generation Star (NGS) tester to the data link connector-2 and select the PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD" function.




IGNITION TIMING
1. Perform Preparation. (Refer to above.)
2. Verify that the idle speed is within the specification.

Idle speed: 650-750 rpm

3. If not within the specification, adjust the idle speed.




4. Connect the SST (System Selector) to the data link connector.
5. Set switch A to position 1.
6. Set the test switch to SELF TEST.
7. Verify that the idle speed is within the specification.

Idle speed (SELF TEST MODE): 500-800 rpm




8. Connect a timing light to the high-tension lead of No.1 cylinder.
9. Verify that the timing mark (yellow) on the crankshaft pulley and the mark on the timing belt cover are aligned.

Ignition timing: BTDC 11-13° (12 ± 1°)




10. If the marks are not aligned, loosen the distributor lock bolts and turn the distributor to make the adjustment.
11. Tighten the distributor lock bolts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 19-25 Nm (14-18 ft. lbs.)

12. Disconnect the SSTs.
13. Verify that the ignition timing is within the specification.

Ignition timing: BTDC 6-18°