Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection

A: MEASUREMENT

CAUTION: After warming-up, engine becomes very hot. Be careful not to burn yourself during measurement.

1. Warm-up the engine.
2. To check the ignition timing, connect a timing light to #1 cylinder spark plug cord, and illuminate the timing mark with the timing light.





3. Start the engine at idle speed and check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing [BTDC/rpm]:
- 2200 cc California spec. vehicles 15 ± 8°/700
- Except 2200 cc California spec. vehicles 10 ± 8°/700 (MT model) 15 ± 8°/700 (AT model)
If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control system.