Ignition Timing Inspection - Honda S2000 Service Manual

lgnition System
lgnition Timing lnspection
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Connect the Honda PGM Tester to the data link
connector {DLC), and check for DTC's. lf a DTC is
present, siagnose and repair the cause before
i n s p e c t i n g t h e i g n i t i o n t i m i n g .
Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
n o l o a d ( i n N e u t r a l ) u n t i l t h e r a d i a t o r f a n c o m e s o n ,
t h e n l e t i t i d l e .
Check the idle speed, and adjust it if necessary (see
p a g e 1 1 - 1 0 0 ) .
Follow the tester's prompts to get the tester in the
"SCS" mode (see Tester Operator's Manual)
Connect the timing light to the No. 1 ignition coil
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Aim the light toward the pointer {A). Check the
ignition timing under no load conditions:
headlights, blower fan, and alr conditioner are not
operating. lf the ignition timing differs from the
specification below, replace the Engine Control
M o d u l e ( E C M ) ( s e e p a g e 1 1 - 3 ) .
lgnition Timing:
5'a2'BTDC (BED mark lB)) at idle in Neutral
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the PGM tester and the timing light.
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