Ignition Timing: 626

Connect New Generation Star (NGS) scan tool to data link connector 2 located under left side of instrument panel, right of steering column. See Fig 1 . Ensure idle speed is correct. See IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE .
Connect timing light to engine and check timing. See Fig 3 . See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table. If ignition timing is not within specification, check CMP sensor, CKP sensor, TP sensor, ECT sensor, neutral switch, clutch switch and transmission range switch. See SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - EXCEPT B2500, B3000 & B4000 article. If all sensors and switches are okay, replace PCM.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

Man. Trans.

⁽¹⁾ Auto. Trans.

B2500 & B3000

10 @ Idle

B4000

8-10 @ Idle

Miata

9-11 @ Idle

9-11@ Idle

Millenia ⁽²⁾

N/A

6-8 @ 650

Protege ⁽²⁾

9-11 @ 750

626

2.0L

6-18 @ 550-850

6-18 @ 500-800

2.5L

4-16 @ 550-750

⁽¹⁾	Place automatic transmission in Park.

⁽²⁾	Connect a jumper wire between terminals TEN and GND of data link connector. See Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector 2 (Typical)

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Fig 2: Identifying Data Link 1 Connector Terminals

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Fig 3: Locating Ignition Timing Marks (Typical)

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