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1994 Hyundai Excel GL, Standard
Ignition Timing
1994 Hyundai Excel GL, StandardSECTION Ignition Timing
- Ensure vehicle is at normal operating temperature, all accessories are off and transmission is in Park or Neutral. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position and curb idle speed is set to specification. See CURB IDLE SPEED.
- Ground ignition timing adjustment connector. See IGNITION TIMING ADJUSTMENT CONNECTOR LOCATION table. Check ignition basic timing. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table. Disconnect ground wire on ignition timing adjustment connector. Check ignition actual timing.
- On 1.5L and 3.0L engines, if timing is incorrect, loosen distributor hold-down nut and turn distributor until timing is correct. On 1.5L engine, ignition timing will be advanced if distributor is turned to left and retarded if turned to right. On 3.0L engine, ignition timing will be advanced if distributor is turned to right and retarded if turned to left. After adjustment, tighten hold-down nut. Ensure distributor does not move when tightening hold-down nut.
- On 1.6L, 1.8L and 2.0L engines, if timing is incorrect, loosen Crank Angle Sensor (CAS) hold-down nut. Ignition timing will be advanced if CAS is turned clockwise and retarded if turned counterclockwise. After adjustment, tighten hold-down nut. Ensure CAS does not move when tightening hold-down nut.
IGNITION TIMING ADJUSTMENT CONNECTOR LOCATION
| Application | Wire Color | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Excel | Lt. Grn/Red | Between Air Cleaner Housing And Upper Radiator Hose |
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
| Application | (1) Basic | (2) Actual | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L | |||||||
| Excel | 3-7 @ 725-925 | 10 @ 725-925 | |||||
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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.