Ignition Timing: Swift
- Ensure transmission is in Neutral or Park. Set parking brake. Inspect crankshaft pulley timing mark and timing mark indicator on timing belt cover. See Figure
. Clean marks as required. Start engine, and warm it to normal operating temperature. Turn all accessories off. Attach timing light to No. 1 spark plug wire. Ensure idle speed is correct. See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
table under IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE.CAUTION: Driving with jumper wire installed in monitor coupler will damage catalytic converter.
- Connect terminals "D" (ground) and "E" (test switch) of monitor coupler. See Fig 1 . Aim timing light at crankshaft pulley and timing cover timing marks. If ignition timing is not within specification, loosen distributor hold-down bolt and rotate distributor to obtain correct ignition timing. See IGNITION TIMING table. Tighten distributor hold-down bolt, and recheck ignition timing.