Method A

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Attach timing light to loop wire as shown in the figure.
- ←: Vehicle front
- Ignition coil No. 1 (1)
- Timing light (2)
Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil No. 1 And Timing Light
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Check ignition timing.

Timing indicator (1)

Fig 2: Checking Ignition Timing Using Timing Indicator

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