The Ignition Timing Specs For 2.3L M102 Engine
The Ignition Timing Specs For 2.3L M102 Engine
3L M102 engine
2.3 litre models with fuel incetion:
Later models............................................ ................... EZL
Early models without factory-fitted catalytic converter...... TSZ
Ignition coil
Models with TSZ ignition:
Primary winding resistance........... 0.5 to 0.9 ohm
Secondary winding resistance......... 6 to 16 kohm
Models with EZL ignition:
Primary winding resistance........... 0.3 to 0.6 ohm
Secondary winding resistance......... 8 to 13 kohm
Distributor
Type .................................................. .................................................. Breakerless, driven from crankshaft
Dwell angle .................................................. .......................................... Governed by ignition control system
Sensor resistance (TSZ ignition only) .................................................. ....... 500 to 700 W
Ignition timing:*
Models with EZL ignition and fuel injection:
At idle .................................................. ................................................ 8 to 12 degrees BTDC
At 3200 rpm, vacuum applied, trimming plug in "S" position.............................. 35 to 39 degrees BTDC
At 3200 rpm, vacuum applied, trimming plug in "N" position.............................. 35 to 39 degrees BTDC
At 3200 rpm, no vacuum applied, trimming plug in "S" position.......................... 23 to 27 degrees BTDC
At 3200 rpm, no vacuum applied, trimming plug in "S" position.......................... 17 to 21 degrees BTDC
Models with TSZ ignition and fuel injection:
At idle, using leaded fuel, vacuum applied........................................... ......... 12 to 18 degrees BTDC
At idle, using unleaded fuel, vacuum applied........................................... ...... 7 to 13 degrees BTDC
Total advance at 4500 rpm, without vacuum, using leaded fuel........................ 32 degrees BTDC
Total advance at 4500 rpm, without vacuum, using unleaded fuel..................... 27 degrees BTDC
Vacuum advance at 4500 rpm............................................... ..................... 8 to 12 degrees BTDC
*Note: These are typical figures - vehicles specified for different markets may have differing ignition advance
characteristics.