checking timing??

ty1on

New member
when i just put the timing light & see what the timing is reading, the timing mark is at the 12 o'clock position, is this about where it should be?? new to this turbo stuff, it states on the engine sticker timing should be at 0 , clear all codes & disconnect something i do not know what to disconnect? thanks
 

Falco

Donating Member
Howdy,

You have to disconnect the ignition bypass connector under the passenger side dash. It's a single tan/black wire with a connector on it. For me it's just under the carpit where the dash and carpit joins. If this make any sense.

After you disconnect it the ECM won't adjust the timing. This way you have to use your timing gun to check it. It's should be 0, the scale is on the harmonic balancer. It's scaled to 0-12 degree if I'm right.

You should also check it to TDC with a TDC stop.

HTH,

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stariy

New member
should wire be connected after it is done? someone mentioned disconnecting as part of mods

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Ian Turgeon

Cascading Inspiration
disconnect it to check timing and re-connect when your done.

Never leave it disconnected unless your doing timing.
 

ty1on

New member
thanks for the info, i understand that s the way to do it correctly, has anyone check timing with it connected just to see what it might be??

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Tooky

Serious about performance
I think you need a scan tool to determine what the cutting out is really coming from..

What plugs and cap did you use? Are the wires any good?
 

SeattleSy#1255

Category 5 Conservative
Just some top engine cleaner and 1 or 2 cans of preasureized injector cleaner lowered my knock and help a bit with some hesitation probs i had...I actually ended up replacing my injectors, but notta clue if this is related to your prob.
 
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