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Ignition Timing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Acura MDX, 2002 Acura 3.5RL, 2002 Acura 3.2TL, and 2002 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. See IGNITION TIMING (DEGREES BTDC - RED MARK @ RPM)
table. For adjustment procedures, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC - RED MARK @ RPM)
| Application |
Specification |
| MDX |
8-12 @ 680-780 |
| RSX |
| A/T |
6-10 @ 600-700 |
| M/T |
6-10 @ 650-750 |
| 3.2CL & 3.2TL |
8-12 @ 630-730 |
| 3.5RL |
13-17 @ 600-700 |