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IGNITION SYSTEM

G-24prose procedure

B6 DOHC engine. Idle speed differs MTX (Neutral) vs ATX (P range).

B6 DOHC

  1. 1
    Connect a tachometer to the data link connector terminal IG-. Connect a timing light as shown.
    Engine-bay illustration showing a timing light and tachometer hooked up. Labeled callouts: TIMING LIGHT (top-left), TACHOMETER (top-right), IG- and DATA LINK CONNECTOR (bottom). Shows connection of the tachometer to the data link connector terminal IG-.
  2. 2
    Connect the data link connector terminals TEN and GND with a jumper wire.
    Diagram of the data link connector with a jumper wire bridging the GND and TEN terminals. Callouts: JUMPER WIRE, GND, TEN. Shows two rows of square connector terminals.
  3. 3
    Check the idle speed.
  4. 4
    If necessary, adjust the idle speed. (Refer to section F1.)
  5. 5
    Check the ignition timing.
  6. 6
    If the ignition timing is not as specified, loosen the distributor lock bolts and turn the distributor to make the adjustment.
  7. 7
    Tighten the distributor lock bolts to the specified torque.
  8. 8
    Disconnect a jumper wire.
  9. 9
    Check if the timing mark (yellow) on the crankshaft pulley and the mark on the timing belt cover are aligned.
    Illustration of the crankshaft pulley and timing belt area used to check ignition timing alignment marks. Shows the crankshaft pulley, drive belt and timing belt cover region.
Specifications (Neutral)MTX
650—750 (700 ± 50)rpm
Specifications (P range)ATX
700—800 (750 ± 50)rpm
Ignition timing
BTDC 9—11° (10 ± 1°)
distributor lock bolts
19 - 25N·m
Ignition timing
6—18°

HIGH-TENSION LEAD

Removal / Installation

Inspection

  1. 1
    Measure resistance of the high-tension leads.
    Ohmmeter (analog multimeter) connected via test leads to a high-tension lead to measure its resistance.
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See also

section F1

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