Ignition Timing
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L Engine (D15B7) | ||
| A/T | 16 @ 650-750 | |
| M/T | 16 @ 620-720 | |
| 1.5L Engine (D15B8) | 12 @ 620-720 | |
| 1.5L Engine (D15Z1) | 16 @ 550-650 | |
| 1.6L Engine (B16A3) | 16 @ 650-750 | |
| 1.6L Engine (D16Z6) | ||
| A/T | 16 @ 650-750 | |
| M/T | 16 @ 620-720 | |
- Timing marks are on timing belt cover and crankshaft pulley. Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature (cooling fan comes on). Connect timing light.
- Ignition timing check connector is located behind passenger-side kick panel. See Fig 1 . Connect jumper wire between Brown and Black wire terminals.
- Check ignition timing and adjust to specification, if necessary. See IGNITION TIMING table. To adjust, loosen distributor hold-down bolts and turn distributor housing counterclockwise to advance or clockwise to retard timing. Align pointer with Red timing mark.
- Tighten distributor hold-down bolts to 16 ft. lbs. (22 N.m). Recheck timing. Remove jumper wire from ignition timing check connector.