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R.M. 1999::Engine Mechanical (2RZ-FE, 3RZ-FE): Ignition Timing: Inspection (Tacoma)

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IGNITION TIMING EM02L-01

INSPECTION
1. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.

TOYOTA Hand-Held Tester 2. CONNECT TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER OR

OBDII SCAN TOOL
(a) Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester or OBDII scan
tool to the DLC3.
(b) Please refer to the TOYOTA hand-held tester or OBDII
scan tool operators manual for further details.

DLC3 P22300

SST 3. CHECK IGNITION TIMING

TE1
(a) Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the
DLC1.
SST 09843-18020
E1 HINT:
After engine speed is kept at about 1,000 rpm for 5 seconds,
check that it returns to idle speed.

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(b) Using a timing light, connect the test probe to the

No.1 high-tension cord.
(c) Check ignition timing.
Ignition timing:
3 - 7° BTDC @ idle
(d) Remove the SST from the DLC1.
SST 09843-18020

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4. FURTHER CHECK IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing:
4 - 17° BTDC @ idle
HINT:
The timing mark moves in a range between 4° and 17°.
5. DISCONNECT TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER OR
OBDII SCAN TOOL AND TIMING LIGHT

Portions of materials contained herein have been reprinted under license from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., License Agreement TMS1004

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