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Tune-Up - 4-CYL: Adjustments: Distributor

Probe uses an Electronic Control Assembly (ECA), and an electronic control distributor. The non-turbo model has a centrifugal and vacuum advance. All other models use Thick Film Integrated (TFI-IV) ignition systems. The TFI-IV system uses a small module attached to the distributor body.

Fig 1: 1.9L Firing Order & Timing Marks
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Fig 2: 2.3L FWD Firing Order & Timing Marks
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Fig 3: 2.2L FWD Firing Order & Timing Marks
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Fig 4: 2.3L RWD Firing Order & Timing Marks
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Fig 5: 2.5L CFI HSC Firing Order & Timing Marks
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