Ignition Timing

1993 Saab 9000 CD, 2.3 B, StandardSECTION Ignition Timing
NOTE: Ignition timing and idle speed on 9000 Series are controlled by ECM, and are not adjustable.
IGNITION TIMING - 900 SERIES (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Man. Trans. Auto. Trans.
Non-Turbo 14 @ 850 (1) 14 @ 850
Turbo 16 @ 850 16 @ 850
(1) Distributor vacuum hose disconnected.
Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Timing Marks
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