Ignition Timing: Inspection

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REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP COVER
REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR
REMOVE V-BANK COVER
WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to the normal operating temperature.
CONNECT LEXUS HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL
1. Connect the LEXUS hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
2. Please refer to the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool operator's manual for further details.
Fig 1: Connecting LEXUS Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
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CONNECT TIMING LIGHT TO ENGINE
Connect the tester probe of a timing light to the wire of the ignition coil connector for No. 1 cylinder.

Fig 2: Connecting Tester Probe Of Timing Light To Wire Of Ignition Coil Connector
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CHECK IDLE SPEED
1. Race the engine speed at 2,500 rpm for approx. 90 seconds.
2. Check the idle speed.
  1. Idle speed:
  2. 700 +/- 50 rpm
INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
1. Using SST, connect TC and E1 of the DLC1.
  1. SST 09843-18020
  Fig 3: Connecting TC & E1 Of DLC1 Using SST
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2. Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.
  1. Ignition timing: 5 - 15° BTDC @ idle (Transmission in neutral position)
  Fig 4: Checking Ignition Timing Using Timing Light
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3. Remove SST from the DLC1.
  1. SST 09843-18020
DISCONNECT TIMING LIGHT FROM ENGINE
DISCONNECT LEXUS HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL
REINSTALL V-BANK COVER
REINSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR
REINSTALL BATTERY CLAMP COVER