Ignition Timing: Notes

1994 Saab 9000 CSE, 2.3 B, StandardSECTION Notes
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Man. Trans. Auto. Trans.
900 Series 4-Cylinder Non-Turbo 14 @ 850 (1) 14 @ 850
All Others (2) (2)
(1) Distributor vacuum hose disconnected.
(2) Ignition timing and idle speed are controlled by ECM and are not adjustable.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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