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Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2004 Land Rover Freelander, 2004 Land Rover Discovery, 2003 Land Rover Freelander, 2003 Land Rover Discovery, and 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

On Discovery and Range Rover, ignition timing is controlled by Bosch Motronic M5.2.1 engine management system through the ECM and is not adjustable.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC) (1)

Application Specification
Discovery & Range Rover (2)12°BTDC @ Idle
Freelander (3)
(1) Idle speed and timing are computer controlled and are not adjustable.
(2) Expected value of ignition timing at normal operating temperature.
(3) Information is not available.