Ignition Timing 1.8L
- Ensure vehicle is at operating temperature, all accessories are off and transmission is in Park or Neutral. Front wheels must be in a straight-ahead position.
- Insert paper clip in Crankshaft Revolution Counter (CRC or tachometer) filter connector and connect tachometer to engine. See Fig 1
. Ensure curb idle speed is set to specification. Turn engine off.
- Using a jumper wire, ground ignition timing adjustment connector Yellow/Red wire. See Figure
and Figure
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Start engine. Check base ignition timing. Loosen distributor hold-down bolt and adjust as necessary. Disconnect ground wire on ignition timing adjustment connector. Check actual ignition timing. Turn engine off. Remove all test equipment.
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