Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2003 Hyundai XG350, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon, 2003 Hyundai Sonata, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, and 2003 Hyundai Elantra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Ignition timing is computer controlled and is not adjustable. Standard reference timing data for various engine operating conditions is stored in Engine Control Module (ECM) memory. ECM controls ignition timing based on engine operating conditions (speed, load, temperature, etc.) and data stored in ECM memory. ECM controls timing through ignition coil operation. When inspecting ignition timing, ensure it is as specified. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS

Application

⁽¹⁾ Base Timing

Accent

4°-14° @ 650-850 RPM

Elantra

3°-13° @ 600-800 RPM

Santa Fe

2.4L

2°-12° @ 650-850 RPM

2.7L

7°-17° @ 600-800 RPM

3.5L

⁽²⁾

Sonata

2.4L

2°-12° @ 600-800 RPM

2.7L

7°-17° @ 750-950 RPM

Tiburon

2.0L

4°-14° @ 600-800 RPM

2.7L

7°-17° @ 650-750 RPM

XG350

3°-7° @ 600-800 RPM

⁽¹⁾	Ignition timing is controlled by computer and is not adjustable. Specification is for inspection only.

⁽²⁾	For information on Santa Fe with 3.5L, refer to FUEL SYSTEM (3.5L) article.