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Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection

WARM UP ENGINE
INSPECT IGNITION TIMING





a. When using the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool:
1 Connect the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.

HINT: Refer to the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool operator's manual for further details.

Ignition timing: 5 to 15° BTDC at idle (Transmission in neutral)
2 Disconnect the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool from the DLC3.





b. When not using the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool:
1 Remove the V-bank cover.
2 Connect the tester probe of a timing light to the wire of the ignition coil connector for the No.1 cylinder.





3 Using SST, connect the tachometer probe to terminal TAC of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18030





4 Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040





5 Using the timing light, check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing: 5 to 15° BTDC at idle (Transmission in neutral)
6 Remove the SST from the DLC3.
7 Disconnect the timing light from the engine.
8 Install the V-bank cover.