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Cougar/XR7 L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo
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Ignition Timing
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Ignition Timing: Tools and Equipment
The timing light is needed to check the computed
ignition timing
, which is controlled by the ECA. The timing light should be connected to the battery and No. 1 spark plug wire.