Ignition Timing Setting

GENERAL INFORMATION

Initial ignition timing marks A. MARK ON CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

B. POINTER ON TIMING BELT REAR COVER

Warning.

The ECU does not determine the absolute value of ignition timing. It

calculates only the correction relative to the initially set

(base) ignition timing value. For this reason, incorrect

initial ignition timing setting leads to a general shift of ignition timing

in all engine operating modes..

Check and set the initial ignition timing as follows.

PROCEDURE.

1. Start and warm up the engine at idle to normal operating

temperature..

2. Turn off the engine and connect terminals A and B of the diagnostic

connector..

3. Check ignition timing with a timing light connected to the high-voltage wire of the No. 1 cylinder spark plug.