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Spark

Scan Tool Range- -64 to 64 degrees. Displays the spark timing being commanded by the PCM on the IC circuit. A negative (-) value indicates degrees Before Top Dead Center (BTDC) or spark advance; a positive value indicates degrees After Top Dead Center (ATDC) or spark retard.