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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA1994DEL SOL L4-1.5L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION TIMINGADJUSTMENTS
1994 Honda Del Sol L4-1.5L SOHC
Ignition Timing: Adjustments
1994 Honda Del Sol L4-1.5L SOHCSECTION Adjustments
1) Start engine and allow it to warm up until the radiator fan cycles on and off once.
2) Locate the Service Check Connector behind the right kick panel, and connect the BLK and BRN wires with a jumper wire.
3) Connect a timing light to #1 Ignition Cable and aim it at the pointer on the timing belt cover near the crankshaft pulley.
4) Ignition timing must be checked at the the proper idle speed as listed below.
(M/T)
16° ± 2° BTDC (RED MARK) at 670 ± 50 rpm (USA)
16° ± 2° BTDC (RED MARK) at 750 ± 50 rpm (CAN)
(A/T)
16° ± 2° BTDC (RED MARK) at 700 ± 50 rpm (USA)
16° ± 2° BTDC (RED MARK) at 750 ± 50 rpm (CAN)
NOTE: The White mark is Top Dead Center.
5) If timing is not correct, loosen the Distributor mounting bolts (2) and rotate the Distributor housing clockwise to retard or counter-clockwise to advance the timing.
Service Check Connector And Data Link Connector:
2) Locate the Service Check Connector behind the right kick panel, and connect the BLK and BRN wires with a jumper wire.
Connecting Timing Light To Ignition Wire:
3) Connect a timing light to #1 Ignition Cable and aim it at the pointer on the timing belt cover near the crankshaft pulley.
4) Ignition timing must be checked at the the proper idle speed as listed below.
(M/T)
16° ± 2° BTDC (RED MARK) at 670 ± 50 rpm (USA)
16° ± 2° BTDC (RED MARK) at 750 ± 50 rpm (CAN)
(A/T)
16° ± 2° BTDC (RED MARK) at 700 ± 50 rpm (USA)
16° ± 2° BTDC (RED MARK) at 750 ± 50 rpm (CAN)
NOTE: The White mark is Top Dead Center.
5) If timing is not correct, loosen the Distributor mounting bolts (2) and rotate the Distributor housing clockwise to retard or counter-clockwise to advance the timing.
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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.