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Ignition Timing

NOTE: Always refer to SERVICE INFORMATION underhood label in engine compartment. If underhood label and lemon-25® specifications differ, always use underhood label specifications.

Check ignition timing with headlights, blower motor rear defogger, A/C and cooling fan off. Ensure transmission is in Park or Neutral.

IGNITION TIMING (DEGREES BTDC - RED MARK @ RPM)

Application Man. Trans. (1) Auto. Trans.
Accord
2.3L 10-14 @ (650-750) 10-14 @ (650-750)
3.0L 8-12 @ (630-730) 8-12 @ (630-730)
Civic
B16A2 Engine (2)(3)14-18 @ 650-750 (2)(3) 14-18 @ 650-750
Except B16A2 Engine (2)(3) 10-14 @ 620-720 (2)(3) 10-14 @ 650-750
CR-V (2) 14-18 @ 700-800 (2) 14-18 @ 700-800
Odyssey 8-12 @ 680-780 8-12 @ 680-780
Prelude (2) 13-17 @ 650-750 (2) 13-17 @ 650-750
S2000 3-7 @ 750-850 (4)
(1) Also includes Continually Variable Transmission.
(2) Install Service Check Connector Tool (7PAZ-0010100) to service check connector before checking timing.
(3) Canadian specification is 10-14 @ 700-800.
(4) Information not available from manufacturer.