Ignition Timing

Start engine and run at 3000 RPM with no loads and transmission in Park or Neutral, until radiator fan comes on. Allow engine to idle. Connect tachometer to tachometer test connector (White, 2-pin with cover) located in left rear of engine compartment. Ensure engine idle is correct. See IDLE SPEED .
Connect SCS Service Connector (07PAZ-0010100 ) to 2-pin service check connector, located under right side of dash. See Fig 1. Service check connector uses a Brown wire and a Black wire.
Connect timing light to spark plug wire No. 1. Check base ignition timing. Red mark indicates 15 degrees BTDC. White mark indicates TDC. See Fig 2. See IGNITION TIMING .

If timing is not as specified, loosen hold-down bolts and rotate distributor to adjust timing. Rotate distributor counterclockwise to advance timing and clockwise to retard timing. Tighten distributor hold-down bolts to 13 ft. lbs. (18 N.m). Recheck timing and readjust if necessary. Remove timing light, tachometer and SCS service connector.

D16Y5, D16V7, D16Y8 Engines

IGNITION TIMING - (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

Specification

A/T & CVT

⁽¹⁾ 10-14 @ 650-750

M/T

⁽¹⁾ 10-14 @ 620-720

⁽¹⁾	Canada 10-14 @ 700-800.

D16A2 Engine

IGNITION TIMING - (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application	Specification
M/T	14-18 @ 620-720

Fig 1: Locating Service Check Connector (Typical)

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Fig 2: Locating Ignition Timing Marks

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