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Ignition Timing: Inspection

CAUTION: After warming-up, engine becomes very hot. Be careful not to burn yourself at measurement.
  1. Before checking the ignition timing, check the following item:
    1. Check the air cleaner element is free from clogging, spark plugs are in good condition, and hoses are connected properly.
    2. Check the malfunction indicator light does not illuminate.
  2. Warm up the engine.
  3. Read the ignition timing using Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (W/O STI)>SUBARU SELECT MONITOR>OPERATION>DISPLAY CURRENT ENGINE DATA .
    NOTE: If ignition timing is out of standard, check the ignition control system. Refer to "Engine Control System". Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (W/O STI)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    Ignition timing [BTDC/{r/min}]: 

    CVT model 

    Standard 

    8°±10°/700

    MT model 

    Standard 

    6°±10°/700