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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL (H4DO)IGNITION TIMINGINSPECTION
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Ignition Timing: Inspection

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Inspection
CAUTION: After warming-up, engine becomes very hot. Be careful not to burn yourself at measurement.
  1. Before checking the ignition timing, check the following item:
    1. Check the air cleaner element is free from clogging, spark plugs are in good condition, and hoses are connected properly.
    2. Check the malfunction indicator light does not illuminate.
  2. Warm up the engine.
  3. Read the ignition timing using Subaru Select Monitor. < Ref. to DISPLAY CURRENT ENGINE DATA , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
    NOTE: If ignition timing is out of standard, check the ignition control system. Refer to "Engine Control System". < Ref. to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . >

    Ignition timing [BTDC/rpm]: 

    Standard 

    16°±10°/675 (CVT model) 

    16°±10°/650 (MT model) 

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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