Method A

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Attach timing light to loop wire as shown.
- <=: Vehicle front
- Ignition coil No. 1 (1)
- Timing light (2)
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil And Timing Light
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Check ignition timing.
- Timing indicator (1)
  
  Fig 2: Checking Ignition Timing
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