CAUTION: On RX7, ignition timing is set AFTER top dead center.

⁽¹⁾ IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (RX7) ⁽²⁾

Application

Leading (Yellow)

Trailing (Red)

RX7 ⁽³⁾

5 @ 750

20 @ 750

⁽¹⁾	See Fig 1.

⁽²⁾	Degrees ATDC @ RPM.

⁽³⁾	Connect jumper wire between Green test connector and ground.

Fig 1: Identifying Leading & Trailing Timing Marks (RX7)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (EXCEPT RX7)

Application

M/T: °BTDC @ RPM

⁽¹⁾ A/T: °BTDC @ RPM

B2200

Carbureted

6 @ 825

PFI ⁽²⁾

6 @ 750

6 @ 770

B2600i ⁽²⁾

5 @ 750

5 @ 770

Miata ⁽²⁾

10 @ 850

8 @ 850

MPV

2.6L ⁽²⁾

5 @ 750

5 @ 770

3.0L ⁽²⁾

11 @ 800

MX-6 & 626

Non-Turbo ⁽²⁾⁽³⁾

6 @ 750

Turbo ⁽²⁾

9 @ 750

Navajo

⁽⁴⁾

Protege

DOHC ⁽²⁾

10 @ 750

SOHC ⁽²⁾

5 @ 750

323 ⁽²⁾

7 @ 750

929

DOHC ⁽²⁾

N/A

8 @ 700

SOHC ⁽²⁾

N/A

15 @ 650

⁽¹⁾	Place automatic transmission in Park.

⁽²⁾	Connect jumper wire between Green test connector and ground.

⁽³⁾	Disconnect and plug distributor vacuum advance hose.

⁽⁴⁾	Base (initial) timing is preset at 10 degrees BTDC and is not adjustable. To check timing, see appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.

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

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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