IGNITION SYSTEM — Ignition Timing Adjustment (K8 DOHC)

G-23prose procedure

K8 DOHC ignition timing adjustment. ATX uses P range, MTX uses neutral.

IGNITION TIMING

1
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and run it at idle (P range [ATX] or neutral [MTX]).
2
Turn all electrical loads OFF.
3
Turn the A/C switch OFF.
4
Verify that the coolant fan does not operate.

1
Connect a tachometer to the data link connector terminal IG-. Connect a timing light as shown.
2
Connect the data link connector terminals TEN and GND with a jumper wire.
3
Check the idle speed.
Specification: 550—950 rpm
4
If necessary, adjust the idle speed. (Refer to section F2.)
5
Check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing: BTDC 9—11° (10 ± 1°)
6
If the ignition timing is not as specified, loosen the distributor lock bolts and turn the distributor to make the adjustment.
7
Tighten the distributor lock bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 19—25 N·m {1.9—2.6 kgf·m, 14—18 ft·lbf}
8
Disconnect a jumper wire.
9
Check if the timing mark (yellow) on the crankshaft pulley and the mark on the timing belt cover are aligned.
Ignition timing: BTDC 6—18°

Specification	Value
Idle speed specificationK8 DOHC	550—950rpm
Ignition timing (checking)K8 DOHC, jumper TEN-GND	BTDC 9—11° (10 ± 1°)°
Distributor lock boltK8 DOHC	19 - 25N·m
Ignition timing (without jumper)K8 DOHC	BTDC 6—18°°

Idle speed specificationK8 DOHC

550—950rpm

Ignition timing (checking)K8 DOHC, jumper TEN-GND

BTDC 9—11° (10 ± 1°)°

Distributor lock boltK8 DOHC

19 - 25N·m

Ignition timing (without jumper)K8 DOHC

BTDC 6—18°°