KA24DE ignition timing

[racepar1]

Just watch the timing with the timing light as you turn the distributor. You ought to be able to figure out which way to turn it...

As for the timing factory spec is 21* btdc.

To set it you don't need to un-plug the TPS or anything, the engine just needs to be fully warm.

[orion::S14]

Originally Posted by racepar1

As for the timing factory spec is 21* btdc.

To set it you don't need to un-plug the TPS or anything, the engine just needs to be fully warm.

What?

Check an FSM - It clearly states that to set the base timing, you need to have the ECU in "timing mode"...otherwise, the ECU will still play with the timing advance.

And the base timing for a KA24DE is 20*BTDC...+/- 2*. (EDIT: Splitting hairs on that point, I know...but still...)

FSM - EC-27, EC-28

- Brian

[racepar1]

Originally Posted by orion::S14

What?

Check an FSM - It clearly states that to set the base timing, you need to have the ECU in "timing mode"...otherwise, the ECU will still play with the timing advance.

And the base timing for a KA24DE is 20*BTDC...+/- 2*. (EDIT: Splitting hairs on that point, I know...but still...)

FSM - EC-27, EC-28

- Brian

The ecu doesn't play with the advance at idle once the engine is warm. I know what the FSM says. I also know that as a mechanic in the field most times the FSM isn't worth it's weight in doggy poo... Besides mitchell doesn't say anything about un-plugging the TPS. The only time it mentions that is to set the idle.