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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA1996INTEGRA L4-1797CC 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION TIMINGTESTING AND INSPECTION
1996 Acura Integra L4-1797cc 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)
Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection
1996 Acura Integra L4-1797cc 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)SECTION Testing and Inspection
IGNITION TIMING / INSPECTION AND SETTING
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with no load (A/T in (N) or (P) position, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
2. Pull out the service check connector located behind the right kick panel. Connect the service check connector with the special tool.
3. Connect a timing light to the No.1 ignition wire, and point it toward the pointer on the timing belt cover.
4. Adjust ignition timing, if necessary, to the following specifications:
Ignition Timing:
16° ± 2° BTDC (RED) at 750 ± 50 rpm in neutral
NOTE:
- Shift lever must be in neutral.
- All electrical systems should be turned OFF.
5. To adjust ignition timing, loosen the distributor mounting bolts, and turn the distributor ignition (DI) housing counterclockwise to advance the timing or clockwise to retard the timing.
6. Tighten the adjusting bolts and recheck the timing.
7. Remove the special tool from the service check connector.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with no load (A/T in (N) or (P) position, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
2. Pull out the service check connector located behind the right kick panel. Connect the service check connector with the special tool.
3. Connect a timing light to the No.1 ignition wire, and point it toward the pointer on the timing belt cover.
4. Adjust ignition timing, if necessary, to the following specifications:
Ignition Timing:
16° ± 2° BTDC (RED) at 750 ± 50 rpm in neutral
NOTE:
- Shift lever must be in neutral.
- All electrical systems should be turned OFF.
5. To adjust ignition timing, loosen the distributor mounting bolts, and turn the distributor ignition (DI) housing counterclockwise to advance the timing or clockwise to retard the timing.
6. Tighten the adjusting bolts and recheck the timing.
7. Remove the special tool from the service check connector.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.