1.8L Engine
- Ensure vehicle is at operating temperature, all accessories are off and transmission is in Park or Neutral. Front wheels must be in a straight-ahead position.
- Insert paper clip in Crankshaft Revolution Counter (CRC or tachometer) filter connector, and connect tachometer to inserted clip. See Fig 1 . Ensure curb idle speed is set to specification. See CURB IDLE SPEED CHECK (1.8L) under IDLE SPEED. Turn engine off.
- Connect timing light. Using a jumper wire, ground ignition timing adjustment connector Yellow/Red wire. See Fig 2 . Start engine. Check base ignition timing. See IGNITION TIMING table. Loosen distributor hold-down bolt, and adjust as necessary.
- Turn engine off. Disconnect ground (jumper) wire on ignition timing adjustment connector. Start engine. Check actual ignition timing. See IGNITION TIMING table. Turn engine off. Remove all test equipment.
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
| Application | Base | (1) Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | 5 @ 600-800 | 10 @ 600-800 |
| 2.0L & 2.0L Turbo | 5 @ 650-850 | 8 @ 650-850 |
| - If altitude is more than 2300 feet above sea level, actual timing may be advanced to ensure good combustion. | ||