Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Mazda RX-7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: On models with computer-controlled ignition, see appropriate TESTS W/CODES article to diagnose ignition timing problems.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

Man. Trans.

⁽¹⁾ Auto. Trans.

Leading ⁽²⁾ , ⁽³⁾

⁽⁴⁾ 5 @ 720

Trailing ⁽²⁾ , ⁽³⁾

⁽⁴⁾ 20 @ 720

⁽¹⁾	Place automatic transmission in Park.

⁽²⁾	Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector.

⁽³⁾	See Fig 1 .

⁽⁴⁾	Timing specification is AFTER TDC and is not adjustable.

Fig 1: Identifying Leading & Trailing Timing Marks

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.