Ignition Timing

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM) ⁽¹⁾

Application

Timing Setting

Esteem

⁽²⁾ 2-8 @ 750-850

Grand Vitara ⁽³⁾

⁽⁴⁾ 4-6 @ 750-850

Swift

⁽⁴⁾ 4-6 @ 800-900

Vitara

⁽⁴⁾ 4-6 @ 750-850

⁽¹⁾	See Fig 1 for timing mark location.

⁽²⁾	With jumper wire installed between terminals "D" and "E" of test connector located in relay box. See Fig 2 .

⁽³⁾	Adjust CMP sensor to change ignition timing.

⁽⁴⁾	Suzuki scan tool (Tech 1) connected to DLC, is required to check timing. See Fig 3 .

NOTE: Ensure ignition timing advances as engine speed increases.

Fig 1: Locating Ignition Timing Mark (Typical)

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Fig 2: Identifying Test Connector Terminals (Esteem)

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Fig 3: Identifying Suzuki Scan Tool (Tech1) Hookup To DLC

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