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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPLYMOUTH1994SUNDANCE BASE, 2D HATCHBACK, 2.2 D, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 5 (ENGINE CONTROLS - ADJUSTMENTS)IGNITION TIMINGENGINE CONTROLS - ADJUSTMENTS1.8L

1994 Plymouth Sundance Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.2 D, Automatic

Engine Controls - Adjustments: 1.8L

1994 Plymouth Sundance Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.2 D, AutomaticSECTION 1.8L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Plymouth Laser and 1994 Eagle Talon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Ensure vehicle is at operating temperature, all accessories are off, and transmission is in Park or Neutral. Front wheels must be in straight-ahead position.
Insert paper clip in Crankshaft Revolution Counter (CRC) or Tachometer (Tach) filter connector, and connect tachometer to inserted clip. See Fig 1 . Ensure curb idle speed is set to specification. See CURB IDLE SPEED CHECK (1.8L) under IDLE SPEED . Turn engine off.
Connect timing light. Using a jumper wire, ground ignition timing adjustment connector (Yellow/Red wire). See Fig 2 and Fig 3 . Start engine. Check base ignition timing. See IGNITION TIMING table. Loosen distributor hold-down bolt, and adjust as necessary.
Turn engine off. Disconnect ground (jumper wire) from ignition timing adjustment connector. Start engine. Check actual ignition timing. See IGNITION TIMING table. Turn engine off. Remove all test equipment.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

Base

⁽¹⁾ Actual

1.8L

5 @ 600-800

10 @ 600-800

2.0L

5 @ 650-850

8 @ 650-850

⁽¹⁾	If altitude is more than 2300 feet above sea level, actual timing may be advanced to ensure good combustion.

Fig 1: CRC Or Tach Filter Connector ID (1.8L)

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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.