Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 65

I g n i t i o n T i m i n g I n s p e c t i o n
1. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the
data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3),
and check for DTCs. If a DTC is present, diagnose
and repair the cause before inspecting the ignition
t i m i n g .
2. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 r p m w i t h
no load (in Neutral) until the radiator fan comes o n ,
then let it idle.
3. Check the idle speed (see page 11 -339).
4. Select " S C S " m o d e using the HDS.
5. Connect the t i m i n g light to the service loop.
6. A i m the light t o w a r d the pointer (A) on the t i m i n g
belt cover. Check the ignition t i m i n g under a no
load condition (headlights, blower f a n , rear w i n d o w
defogger, and air conditioner are turned off).
Ignition Timing: 10 ° ± 2 ° BTDC (RED mark (B)) at
idle in Park or Neutral
7. If the ignition t i m i n g differs f r o m the specification,
check the cam t i m i n g . If the c a m t i m i n g is OK,
update the powertrain control module (PCM) if it
does not have the latest software (see page 11-6),
or substitute a k n o w n - g o o d PCM (see page 11-7),
then recheck. If the system w o r k s properly, and the
PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM
(see page 11-219).
8. Disconnect the HDS and the t i m i n g light.
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