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Ignition Timing

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IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application (1) Basic (2)(3) Actual
1.5L
Mirage 5 @ 600-800 10 @ 600-800
Precis 5 @ 600-800 10 @ 600-800
1.6L
Mirage 5 @ 650-850 8 @ 650-850
1.8L
Eclipse 5 @ 600-800 10 @ 600-800
2.0L
Eclipse 5 @ 650-850 8 @ 650-850
Galant (VIN V) 5 @ 650-850 10 @ 650-850
Galant (VIN R) 5 @ 650-850 8 @ 650-850
2.4L
Pickup & Van/Wagon 5 @ 650-850 8 @ 650-850
2.6L
Montero 7 @ 750-950 12 @ 750-950
3.0L
Montero & Sigma 5 @ 600-800 15 @ 600-800
Pickup 8 @ 600-800 15 @ 600-800
(1) With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or vacuum hose (farthest from dist.) disconnected.
(2) With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded or vacuum hose (farthest from dist.) connected. Ignition timing may fluctuate.
(3) If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 ft. above sea level, actual timing may be advanced.