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Ignition Timing: Inspection

  1. Activate Transit To Inspection Mode And Warm Up Engine (  PRECAUTION  )  .

    Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.

  2. Connect Toyota Hand-Held Tester 
    1. Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3.
      Fig 1: Connecting TOYOTA Hand-Held Tester To DLC3 Connector
      G02810591Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Please refer to the TOYOTA hand-held tester operator's for further details.
  3. Connect Timing Light To Engine  .

    Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.

    Fig 2: Checking Ignition Timing
    G02810592Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Ignition timing: 7 - 15° BTDC @ idle (Transmission in parking range) 

  4. Disconnect Timing Light From Engine  .
  5. Disconnect Toyota Hand-Held Tester  .
  6. Stop Engine  .