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1991 Mazda 323 L4-1600 1597cc
Ignition Timing: Adjustments
1991 Mazda 323 L4-1600 1597ccSECTION Adjustments
PREPARATION
1. Warm engine to operating temperature.
2. Turn all electrical loads "OFF."
3. If using Mazda System Selector (SST #49 B019 9A0), connect to diagnosis connector. Set switch "A" to position "1" and test switch to "SELF-TEST" position.
4. Connect tachometer and timing light.
NOTE: If Mazda SST is not used, install a jumper wire between diagnosis connector "TEN" and "GND" terminals.
ADJUSTMENT
1. Check that timing mark (yellow) on crank pulley is aligned with mark on timing belt cover:
7° ± 1° BTDC
2. If adjustment is required, loosen lock bolts and turn distributor as needed to align timing marks.
3. Tighten lock bolts to 19 - 25 Nm (14 - 19 ft lb).
4. Remove jumper wire from diagnostic connector and disconnect tach and timing light.
Diagnosis Connector:
1. Warm engine to operating temperature.
2. Turn all electrical loads "OFF."
3. If using Mazda System Selector (SST #49 B019 9A0), connect to diagnosis connector. Set switch "A" to position "1" and test switch to "SELF-TEST" position.
4. Connect tachometer and timing light.
NOTE: If Mazda SST is not used, install a jumper wire between diagnosis connector "TEN" and "GND" terminals.
ADJUSTMENT
Timing Adjustment:
1. Check that timing mark (yellow) on crank pulley is aligned with mark on timing belt cover:
7° ± 1° BTDC
2. If adjustment is required, loosen lock bolts and turn distributor as needed to align timing marks.
3. Tighten lock bolts to 19 - 25 Nm (14 - 19 ft lb).
4. Remove jumper wire from diagnostic connector and disconnect tach and timing light.
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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.