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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2001ESTEEM GLX, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESPECIFICATIONSENGINE CONTROLS - SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONSIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION TIMING

2001 Suzuki Esteem GLX, 4D Sedan, Standard

Ignition Timing

2001 Suzuki Esteem GLX, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Ignition Timing

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM) ⁽¹⁾

Application

Timing Setting

Esteem

⁽²⁾ 5 @ 750-850

Grand Vitara ⁽³⁾

⁽⁴⁾ 4-6 @ 750-850

Swift

⁽⁴⁾ 5 @ 800-900

Vitara

⁽⁴⁾ 4-6 @ 750-850

⁽¹⁾	See Fig 1 for timing mark location.

⁽²⁾	With jumper wire installed between terminals "D" and "E" of test connector located in relay box. See Fig 2 .

⁽³⁾	Adjust CMP sensor to change ignition timing.

⁽⁴⁾	Connect scan tool to DLC and set to Fixed Spark Mode when checking timing. See Fig 3 .

NOTE: Ensure ignition timing advances as engine speed increases.

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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.