Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection

Ignition Timing

INSPECTION

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 timing light.





3. Start the engine at idle speed and check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing [BTDC/rpm]:
10°+8°/650 (MT vehicles)
15°+8°/700 (AT vehicles)
If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control system. Refer to Engine Control System.