Ignition Timing
- Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Turn engine off. Remove cover from Data Link Connector (DLC) located on left strut tower. Connect a tachometer to battery and terminal No. 19/IG (Black wire) of DLC. See Fig 1.CAUTION: DO NOT ground terminal No. 19/IG in Data Link Connector (DLC). Grounding this terminal could result in ignitor or ignition coil damage.
- Start engine. Ensure all accessories are off. With transaxle in Neutral, ensure idle speed is 650-750 RPM. If idle speed is not as specified, see IDLE SPEED under IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE.
- Turn engine off. Connect timing light to No. 1 spark plug wire. Install jumper wire between terminals No. 3/E1 (Brown wire) and No. 8/TE1 (Blue/White wire) of DLC. See Fig 1.
- Start engine and check timing mark alignment on crankshaft pulley with timing marks on timing belt cover. Notch on crankshaft pulley should line up at 10 degrees BTDC on timing indicator.
- If adjustment is required, loosen distributor hold-down bolts and rotate distributor until a 10-degree BTDC reading is obtained. Tighten distributor hold-down bolts to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m). Recheck ignition timing.
- Turn engine off. Remove jumper wire from DLC. Recheck timing. Ignition timing should be varying between 5 degrees and 15 degrees BTDC. Remove timing light.