-lgnition Timing Inspection and Setting
1.Check the idle speed, and adjust it it necessary (see
section 'l '1 ).
Pull out the service check connector 2P (BRN and BLK
wires) from the connector holder located under the
dash on the front passenger side, then connect the
SCS service connector (T/N 07PAZ - 0010'100) to it.
Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3.000 rpm with
no load {A,/T in E or E. M/T in neutral) until the
radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Connect the timing light to the No. 1 ignition wire,
then point the light toward the pointer on the timing
belt cover.
Check the ignition timing in no load conditions:
headlights. blower fan, rear window defogger, and
air conditioner are not operating.
lgnhion Timing:
D15Y5. D16Y7, Dl6Yg engines
816A2 engine
MIT16" 12' BTDC (RED) during idling in
neutral
M/T12't 2" BTDC (RED) during idling in
neutral
l2'r 2" BTDC {RED) during idling in S
orE
POINTEB
RED MARK
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6. Adjust the ignition timing if necessary, as follows.
Loosen the distributor mounting bolts. and turn the
distributor ignition (Dl) housing counterclockwise to
advance the timing, or clockwise to retard the tim-
ing.
MOUNTING BOLTS18 N'm (1.8 kgfm, 13lblftl
Tighten the distributor mounting bolts, and recheck
the ignition timing.
Disconnect the SCS service connector from the ser-
vice check connector.
7.
A/T Gear Position Switch
Replacement
1.
2.
7.
Remove the front console, then disconnect the
connector from the A/f gear position swltch
Remove the two mounting nuts
swrTcHSLIDEB
MOUNT'NG NUTS6x1 0mm98Nm(10kgtm'7lblftl
Position the switch slider to "Neutral" as shown
above.
Move the shift lever to "Neutral", then slip the switch
into position.
Aftach the swjtch with the two mounting nuts.
Test the switch in the E and E position ofthe shift
lever. The engine should start when the shift lever
is in position fl anywhere in the range of free play
Connect the 14P connector, clamp the harness, and
install the front console
14P
A/T Gear Position Switch
Adjustment
1.
3.
Shift to the E position, and loosen the nuts.
slide the switch in the direction of El or E position
lwithin 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)l so that there is continuity
between the No. 1 and No 7 terminals in the range
of free play of the shift lever'
Recheck for continuity between each of the termi-
nats.
NOTE:
. lf adjustment is not possible, check for damage
to the shift lever detent and/or the bracket lf
there is no damage. replace the console switch
. The engine should start when the shift lever is in
position N in the range of free play
E positionA/T GEARPOSITION SWITCH
Djrection of -on, or Dl Positionlwithin 2.0 mm (0.079 in)1
Free play
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LOCK PIN
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