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4-Cylinder Ignition Timing: Legacy

  1. Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature and idle speed is correct. Place transaxle in Neutral (M/T) or Park (A/T). Attach timing light to No. 1 spark plug wire.
  2. Check timing marks located on crankshaft pulley. See the 4-CYLINDER IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS  table. If timing is not as specified, check self-diagnostic system for trouble codes and repair as necessary. See G - TESTS W/ CODES article.
4-CYLINDER IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Degrees BTDC @ RPM
Legacy Non-Turbo A/T 12-28 @ 700
Legacy Non-Turbo M/T 18-22 @ 700
Legacy Turbo 7-23 @ 700
Loyale 20 @ 700