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Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Volkswagen Passat. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Checking Adjusting
GL 4-8 @ 800-1000 5-7 @ 800-1000
GLX (1) (1) *
(1) Ignition timing is computer controlled. Information is not available from manufacturer.
IGNITION TIMING ADVANCE (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Specification
GL & GLX (1) *
(1) Ignition timing advance is computer controlled. Information is not available from manufacturer.