2018 / ECLIPSE CROSS / EC - Workshop Manual
11 -ENGINE > 11A-ENGINE MECHANICAL > ON-VEHICLE SERVICE > IGNITION TIMING CHECK
1. Before inspection, set the vehicle to the pre-inspection condition.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and then connect the M.U.T.-IIISE to the diagnosis connector (Refer to GROUP 00 - Precautions Before Service - M.U.T.-IIISE 
). 3. Set the timing light to the power supply line (terminal No. 3) of the ignition coil No. 1.| note | The power supply line is looped and also longer than the other ones. |
4. Start the engine and let it run at idle.
5. Select the item No. 2 on M.U.T.-IIISE and measure engine idle speed and check that it is approximately 750 r/min.
6. Select No. 11 (actuator test function) of the M.U.T.-IIISE, and set the ignition timing to the basic ignition timing.
7. Check that basic ignition timing is within the standard value.Standard value: 5° BTDC ± 3°
8. If the basic ignition timing is outside the standard value, inspect the MPI system (Refer to GROUP 13A - Troubleshooting - Inspection Chart for Trouble symptoms ).| caution | If the test is not cancelled, a forced driving will continue for 27 minutes. Driving under this condition may damage the engine. |
9. Cancel the actuator test function item No. 11, Basic ignition timing set mode, on M.U.T.-IIISE
10. Check that ignition timing is at the standard value.Standard value: approximately 10° BTDC
| note | - The ignition timing may fluctuate within ± 7°. This is normal.
- In higher altitude, the ignition timing is more advanced than the standard value by approximately 5°.
- Wait till approximately 1 minute passes after the engine started, and check the ignition timing when the engine stabilized.
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11. Remove the timing light.
12. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and then disconnect the M.U.T.-IIISE.
