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Ignition Timing

Ensure ignition timing is set to specification. See IGNITION TIMING  table. For adjustment procedures, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.

IGNITION TIMING (1) (Degrees BTDC - RED MARK @ RPM)

Application Man. Trans. (2) (3) Auto. Trans.
Integra 14-18 @ 700-800 14-18 @ 700-800
2.3CL 10-14 @ 650-750 10-14 @ 650-750
3.0CL ..... 8-12 @ 700-800
3.2TL ..... 8-12 @ 630-730
3.5RL ..... 13-17 @ 600-700
(1) Install Service Check Connector Tool (07PAZ-0010100) to service check connector before checking timing.
(2) With manual transmission in Neutral.
(3) With automatic transmission in Neutral or Park.