Ignition Timing

Any of following two methods may be used.

Method A 

1. Attach timing light to loop wire (1) as shown.
   • <=: Vehicle front
     Fig 1: Attaching Timing Light To Loop Wire

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2. Check ignition timing.
   • Timing indicator (1)
     Fig 2: Identifying Timing Indicator

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Method B 

1. Remove No. 4 ignition coil (1).
   • <=: Vehicle front
     Fig 3: Identifying Ignition Coil No 4

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2. Connect No. 4 ignition coil (1) and No. 4 spark plug with suitable high-tension wire (A) as shown, and attach timing light clamp (B) to this wire.
   • <=: Vehicle front
     Fig 4: Connecting No 4 Ignition Coil And No 4 Spark Plug With Suitable High-Tension Wire

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     Fig 5: Identifying Electrode And High-Tension Wire

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3. Check ignition timing.
   • Timing indicator (1)
     Fig 6: Identifying Timing Indicator

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