## Ignition System

#### Ignition Timing Inspection

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1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm (min-1) with no load Shift lever in Park or Neutral, until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
2. Check the idle speed, and adjust it if necessary:

- 4-door(KB, KE, KG, TR models) (see page 11-125).
- 4-door(except KB, KE, KG, TR models) (see page 11-285).
- 5-door(KE model) (see page 11-425).
- 5-door(except KE models) (see page 11-560).

3. Short the SCS terminal to ground:

- Using the SCS short connector (KB, KE, KG, TR models) (see page 19-55).
- Using the DLC terminal box (except KB, KE, KG, TR models) (see step 1 on page 19-57).
- Using the Honda PGM Tester (except KB, KE, KG, TR models) (see step 1 on page 19-57).

4. Connect the timing light to the No. 1 ignition coil wire.

5. Point the light toward the pointers (A) on the timing belt cover. Check the ignition timing under a no load conditions: headlights, blower fan, rear window defogger, and air conditioner are not operating. If the ignition timing differs from the specification below, replace the ECM/PCM, 4-door (see page 11-3) or 5-door (see page 11-311).

Ignition Timing:

M/T: | 8o + 2o BTDC (RED mark (B)) during idling in neutral
A/T, HONDA MULTI MATIC: | 8o + 2o BTDC (RED mark (B)) during idling in P or N

6. Disconnect the SCS short connector.