Ignition Timing

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IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM) ⁽¹⁾

Application

Timing Setting

1.6L

⁽²⁾ & ⁽⁴⁾ 2-8 @ 650-750 M/T or 700-800 A/T

1.8L

⁽²⁾ & ⁽⁴⁾ 4-6 @ 700-800

2.0L

⁽⁴⁾ 4-6 @ 700-800

2.5L ⁽³⁾

⁽⁴⁾ 4-6 @ 625-725

2.7L

⁽⁴⁾ 4-6 @ 640-740

⁽¹⁾	See Fig 1 for timing mark location.

⁽²⁾	With jumper wire installed between terminals "D" and "E" of test connector located in relay box. See Fig 2.

⁽³⁾	Adjust CMP sensor to change ignition timing.

⁽⁴⁾	Connect scan tool to DLC and set to Fixed Spark Mode when checking timing. See Fig 3.

NOTE: Ensure ignition timing advances as engine speed increases.

Fig 1: Locating Ignition Timing Mark (Typical)

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Fig 2: Identifying Test Connector Terminals

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Fig 3: Identifying Suzuki Scan Tool Hookup To DLC

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