Ignition Timing (2.0L & 2.0L Turbo)

Ensure vehicle is at operating temperature, all accessories are off and transmission is in Park or Neutral. Vehicle front wheels must be in straight-ahead position and curb idle speed set to specification. Turn engine off. Disconnect female connector from ignition timing connector (if equipped).
Using a jumper wire, ground ignition timing adjustment connector (Yellow/Red wire). See Fig 1 . Start engine. Check ignition basic timing. Loosen crank angle sensor hold-down bolt and adjust as necessary. Disconnect ground wire on ignition timing adjustment connector. Check ignition actual timing. Turn engine off. Remove all test equipment.

Fig 1: Ignition Timing Adjustment Connector Location

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IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

Basic

⁽¹⁾ Actual

1.8L

5 @ 600-800

10 @ 600-800

2.0L & 2.0L Turbo

5 @ 650-850

8 @ 650-850

⁽¹⁾	If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 ft. above sea level, actual timing may be advanced.