1992 Plymouth Colt Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Ignition Timing

NOTE: Perform all adjustments with engine at normal operating temperature, cooling fan and accessories off, transmission in Park or Neutral, and front wheels in straight-ahead position. Set curb idle speed to specification. See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS  table under IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE.
  1. Locate ignition timing adjustment connector. See IGNITION TIMING ADJUSTMENT CONNECTOR LOCATION  table. Connect jumper wire between ignition timing adjustment connector and ground. Check ignition basic timing.
  2. If ignition basic timing is not within specification, loosen distributor (or crank angle sensor on engines with dual coil assembly) and rotate to adjust timing if necessary. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS  table. Remove jumper wire from ignition timing adjustment connector.
    IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

    Application (1) Basic (2)(3) Actual
    1.5L
    Colt, Colt 200 & Summit 5 @ 650-850 10 @ 650-850
    Mirage 3-7 @ 650-850 10 @ 650-850
    1.6L Mirage 3-7 @ 650-850 8 @ 650-850
    (1) With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) disconnected.
    (2) With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) connected. Ignition timing may fluctuate.
    (3) If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 ft. above sea level, actual timing may be advanced.
    IGNITION TIMING ADJUSTMENT CONNECTOR LOCATION

    Application (1)(2) Wire Color Location
    1.5L & 1.6L Yellow/Red On main wiring harness, near center of firewall
    (1) Remove waterproof female connector (if equipped) for access to wire.
    (2) Ground connector at wire end for basic timing adjustment.
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