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Ignition Timing

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application (1) Basic (2)(3) Actual
1.5L
Colt, Colt 200 & Mirage 5 @ 600-800 10 @ 600-800
Colt Vista 5 @ 600-800 15 @ 600-800
1.6L Colt, Colt 200 Mirage & Summit 5 @ 650-850 8 @ 650-850
1.8L
Colt Vista 5 @ 600-800 15 @ 600-800
Eclipse 5 @ 600-800 10 @ 600-800
2.0L
Colt Vista & Galant (VIN V) 5 @ 650-850 12 @ 650-850
Eclipse 5 @ 650-850 8 @ 650-850
Galant (VIN R) 5 @ 650-850 8 @ 650-850
2.4L Pickup, Ram-50 5 @ 650-850 8 @ 650-850
3.0L
Montero, Stealth & 3000GT 5 @ 600-800 15 @ 600-800
Pickup & Ram-50 8 @ 600-800 15 @ 600-800
(1) With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) disconnected.
(2) With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) connected. Ignition timing may fluctuate.
(3) If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 ft. above sea level, actual timing may be advanced.
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