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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA1993ACCORD L4-2156CC 2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION TIMINGADJUSTMENTS
1993 Honda Accord L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHC
Ignition Timing: Adjustments
1993 Honda Accord L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHCSECTION Adjustments
1. Remove the rubber cap from the inspection window of the cylinder block.
Jumping Service Check Connector:
2. Start the engine and allow it to warm up (cooling fan comes on).
3. Connect the ORN/RED and GRN/WHT terminals of the service connector (BLU) with a jumper wire.
4. Connect a timing light to the No. 1 ignition wire; while the engine idles, point the light toward the pointer on the flywheel (for M/T), or on the drive plate (for A/T).
Timing Marks:
5. Adjust ignition timing to:
15~ +/- 2~ BTDC @ 700 +/- 50 RPM
Distributor Adjusting Bolts:
6. Adjust as necessary by loosening the distributor adjusting bolts, and turn the distributor housing counterclockwise to advance the timing or clockwise to retard timing.
7. Tighten the adjusting bolts and recheck the timing.
8. Remove the jumper from the service connector and replace the rubber cap to the inspection window.
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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.