Ignition Timing

1998 Hyundai Accent GS, StandardSECTION Ignition Timing
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Base Timing
Accent (1.5L) (1) 9° @ 800
Elantra (1.8L) (1) 10° @ 800
Sonata
2.0L (1) 5° @ 750
3.0L (2) 5° @ 700
Tiburon (2.0L) (1) 10° @ 800
(1) Ignition timing is not adjustable.
(2) With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded. DO NOT adjust timing with scan tool connected to DLC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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