IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS(Degrees BTDC @ RPM) ⁽¹⁾

Application

Man. Trans.

Auto. Trans.

Tracker

⁽²⁾ 8 @ 800

⁽¹⁾	If specification differs from emission label, use specification listed on emission label.

⁽²⁾	With jumper wire installed between terminals "C" (Black wire) and "D" (Blue/Red wire) of duty check data link connector, located near front of battery tray.

Start engine, and warm it to normal operating temperature. Turn engine off, but keep ignition on for 5 seconds. Restart engine, and raise engine speed to 2000 RPM for 5 minutes. Return to idle. Ensure all accessories are off and idle speed is within specification. Adjust idle speed first if it is not within specification. See IDLE SPEED under IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE.
Connect timing light to No. 1 spark plug wire. Remove cap from duty check Data Link Connector (DLC), located near fusible link box, by battery. Connect a jumper wire between terminals "C" (Black wire) and "D" (Blue/Red wire) of duty check DLC. See Fig 1 .
Check timing mark alignment on crankshaft pulley with timing marks on timing belt cover. Ignition timing must be within specification. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table.
If ignition timing is not as specified, loosen distributor hold-down flange bolts, and rotate distributor to obtain correct ignition timing. Tighten distributor hold-down flange bolts to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m). Recheck ignition timing.
Turn engine off. Remove jumper wire, and install cap on duty check DLC. Remove test equipment.

Fig 1: Duty Check DLC Terminal ID

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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.

Safety Warning

Ignition Timing