Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Electrical System

Checking and Adjusting Ignition Timing Advance (Transistor Ignition System)

In this manual: Electrical System
General Information — 9Engine — 14Engine Disassembly and Assembly, 1.1 and 1.3 l Engines — 15Engine Disassembly and Assembly, 1.6 and 1.8 L Engines — 13Diesel Engine Disassembly and Assembly — 16Fuel System — 1Carburetor Engine Fuel System — 19Fuel injection system — 17Diesel Engine Fuel System — 15Clutch — 12Transmission — 37Transmission — 8Front-wheel drive — 5Steering — 12Front Suspension — 9Rear Suspension — 4Brake System — 16Body — 26Electrical System — 42Wiring Diagrams — 24
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PROCEDURE

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Alignment of Ignition Timing Mark on Flywheel with Mark on Clutch Housing 1 – ignition timing advance mark on flywheel; 2 – No. 1 cylinder TDC mark on flywheel; 3 – mark on clutch housing

Adjust ignition timing advance on a warm engine with idle speed correctly set, all electrical consumers switched off, and the cooling fan not running. PROCEDURE 1. Connect the timing light. 2. Start the engine and let it run at idle. 3. Aim the timing light at the inspection hole in the clutch housing after removing the plastic plug. Mark 1 on the flywheel must align with mark 3 on the clutch housing. If marks 1 and 3 do not align, loosen the distributor mounting bolt and turn the distributor until marks 1 and 3 align. Tighten the distributor mounting bolt. 4. Check the idle speed. 5. Check the ignition timing again. 6. Disconnect the timing light.

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