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Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Acura Integra, 1999 Acura 3.5RL, 1999 Acura 3.2TL, 1999 Acura 3.0CL, and 1999 Acura 2.3CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Ensure ignition timing is set to specification. See IGNITION TIMING  table. For adjustment procedures, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.

IGNITION TIMING (1) (Degrees BTDC - RED MARK @ RPM)

Application Man. Trans. (2) (3) Auto. Trans.
Integra 14-18 @ 700-800 14-18 @ 700-800
2.3CL 10-14 @ 650-750 10-14 @ 650-750
3.0CL ..... 8-12 @ 700-800
3.2TL ..... 8-12 @ 630-730
3.5RL ..... 13-17 @ 600-700
(1) Install Service Check Connector Tool (07PAZ-0010100) to service check connector before checking timing.
(2) With manual transmission in Neutral.
(3) With automatic transmission in Neutral or Park.