Ignition Timing: Notes

1998 Acura Integra RS, AutomaticSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Acura Integra, 1999 Acura 3.5RL, 1999 Acura 3.2TL, 1999 Acura 3.0CL, and 1999 Acura 2.3CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IGNITION TIMING (1) (Degrees BTDC - RED MARK @ RPM)

Application (2) Man. Trans. (3) Auto. Trans.
Integra 14-18 @ 700-800 14-18 @ 700-800
2.3CL 10-14 @ 650-750 10-14 @ 650-750
3.0CL ..... 8-12 @ 700-800
3.2TL ..... 8-12 @ 630-730
3.5RL ..... 13-17 @ 600-700
(1) Install Service Check Connector Tool (07PAZ-0010100) to service check connector before checking timing.
(2) With manual transmission in Neutral.
(3) With automatic transmission in Neutral or Park.
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