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Ignition Timing

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ Idle)(1)

Application Base Timing ECM Controlled Timing
1.8L 1ZZ-FE (2) 8-12 (3) 10-18
1.8L 2ZZ-GE
A/T (2) 8-12 (3) 10-18
M/T (2) 8-12 (3) 4-12
(1) Check with engine at normal operating temperature, transaxle/transmission in Neutral, parking brake applied, and A/C and all accessories off.
(2) With Jumper Wire (SST 09843-18020 or SST 09843-18040) installed between terminals TC and CG on data link connector No. 3.
(3) With jumper wire removed from data link connector No. 3.