Ignition Timing

Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Shut engine off. Connect timing light to spark plug wire for No. 1 cylinder. Spark plug wire goes from ignition coil for cylinder No. 4 to cylinder No. 1. Cylinder No. 1 is front cylinder on right side, viewed from flywheel end. See Figure.
Remove cover and connect scan tester to data link connector No. 3. See Fig 1. Scan tester is used to read engine RPM.
Apply parking brake. Place transaxle in Neutral. Start engine and maintain engine at 2500 RPM for 90 seconds and allow engine to idle. Ensure idle speed is 650-750 RPM.
NOTE: Timing marks are located on front cover.
Install Jumper Wire (SST 09843-18020) between terminals TE1 and E1 of data link connector No. 1. See Fig 2.
Ensure base timing is within specification at idle with transaxle in Neutral, and with A/C and all accessories off. See IGNITION TIMING table.
Remove jumper wire from data link connector No. 1. Ensure ECM controlled timing is within specification. See IGNITION TIMING table. Shut engine off. Remove jumper wire, timing light and scan tester.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ Idle) ⁽¹⁾

Application Type

⁽²⁾ Base Timing

⁽³⁾ ECM Controlled Timing

Avalon

8-12

7-24

⁽¹⁾	Check with engine at normal operating temperature, transmission/transaxle in Neutral, parking brake applied, electric cooling fan off (if equipped) and A/C and all accessories off.

⁽²⁾	With Jumper Wire (SST 09843-18020) installed between terminals TE1 and E1 on data link connector No. 1.

⁽³⁾	With jumper wire removed from data link connector No. 1.

Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tester

Fig 2: Installing Jumper Wire Between DLC No. 1 Terminals