Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Hyundai XG350, 2002 Hyundai Sonata, 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2002 Hyundai Elantra, and 2002 Hyundai Accent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Ignition timing is computer controlled and is not adjustable. Standard reference timing data for various engine operating conditions is stored in Engine Control Module (ECM) memory. ECM controls ignition timing based on engine operating conditions (speed, load, temperature, etc.) and data stored in ECM memory. ECM controls timing through ignition coil operation. When inspecting ignition timing, ensure is as specified. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS

Application

⁽¹⁾ Base Timing (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Accent

4°-14° @ 800 RPM

Elantra

3°-13° @ 700 RPM

Santa Fe

2.4L

2°-12° @ 800 RPM

2.7L

7°-17° @ 700 RPM

Sonata

2.4L

2°-12° @ 700 RPM

2.7L

7°-17° @ 700 RPM

XG350

3°-7° @ 700 RPM

⁽¹⁾	Ignition timing is controlled by computer and is not adjustable. Specification is for inspection only.