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Ignition Timing

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

Man. Trans.

Auto. Trans.

1.8L

5 @ 600-800

⁽¹⁾ 5 @ 600-800

2.0L

⁽²⁾ 5 @ 650-850

⁽²⁾ 5 @ 650-850

2.2L Non-Turbo

10-14 @ 850-850

10-14 @ 850

2.2L Turbo

12 @ 990

12 @ 990

2.5L Non-Turbo

10-14 @ 850-850

10-14 @ 850

2.5L Turbo

12 @ 950

12 @ 900

3.0L (VIN 3)

10-14 @ 800

10-14 @ 700

3.0L (VIN U)

N/A

N/A

3.3L ⁽³⁾

N/A

14-18 @ 750

⁽¹⁾	Basic ignition timing is given. Actual ignition timing is 10 degrees at specified RPM.

⁽²⁾	Basic ignition timing is given. Actual ignition timing is 8 degrees at specified RPM. Actual ignition timing may vary depending on control mode of control unit.

⁽³⁾	Ignition timing is not adjustable.