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IGNITION SYSTEM — IGNITION TIMING

G-19prose procedure

Ignition timing

  1. 1
    Check the condition of the engine (spark plugs, leaks in hoses, etc.).
  2. 2
    Verify that all accessories are OFF.
  3. 3
    Warm up the engine to the normal operating temperature.
    Do not ground the power connector terminal (Blue: 1-pin); the wiper 20A fuse will be burned.
    When using an externally powered timing light and/or tachometer connect it to the power connector (Blue: 1-pin).
  4. 4
    Connect a timing light and tachometer to the diagnosis connector terminal (IG-).
    Engine bay photo showing the BLUE 1-PIN power connector used for an externally powered timing light/tachometer.
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  5. 5
    Connect the SST and set TEST SW to "SELF TEST" or connect diagnosis connector terminals (TEN) and (GND) with a jumper wire.
    Be extremely careful when making connections to the diagnosis connector as a mistaken connection will cause a malfunction.
    Photo of the 49 B019 9A0 System Selector SST connected to the diagnosis connector (GND, TEN, TEST SW SELF TEST terminals labeled).
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  6. 6
    Check the idle speed, and set it to specification if necessary. Idle speed: 850 ± 50 rpm
  7. 7
    Check if the timing mark (Yellow) on the crankshaft pulley and the timing belt cover are aligned. Ignition timing: 10° ± 1° BTDC (at idle)
    Close-up of the crankshaft pulley showing the yellow timing mark aligned with the timing belt cover scale.
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  8. 8
    If the marks are not aligned, loosen the crank angle sensor lock bolt, and turn the crank angle sensor to make the adjustment.
    Close-up of the crank angle sensor area showing the lock bolt for ignition timing adjustment.
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  9. 9
    Tighten the crank angle sensor lock bolt to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 19—25 N·m (1.9—2.6 m-kg, 14—19 ft-lb)
  10. 10
    After adjusting the ignition timing, disconnect the jumper wire or SST from the diagnosis connector.
Idle speed
850 ± 50rpm
Ignition timingat idle
10 ± 1° BTDC
Tightening torque (crank angle sensor lock bolt)
19 - 25N·m

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