eg grom

Wuddup Fellas,
To update on the dying d16z6, I have finally come to the conclusions that it is in fact the ignition timing that has been bogging me down in all gears. I have been adjusting the distributor manually due to the fact that I've had two mechanics tell me they don't even use timing guns anymore because the ecu supposedly adjust itself. The higher I bring the timing the better it seems to get, but as the vehicle reaches normal operating temp it dies out again. I am not sure if this indicates that I have gone too high or not high enough.

If anyone has some tips or suggestions please help.

Former User

Jump the service connector and hook up a timing gun so that you can set the ignition timing correctly.

eg grom

I have a timing gun, but unfortunately don't know how to use it. The mechanics I spoke to said that there was no need for a timing gun due to the fact that the car's ecu should automatically adjust itself (Sound like something that rhymes with bit).

Anyone know a site with detailed directions and level of difficulty. Also, I was wondering if it's possible to jump the service connector with a paper clip?

Former User

With a hot engine, connect the red clamp of the timing gun to the positive battery connector and the black clamp to a metallic part of the engine such as a bolt on the valve cover. Connect the third clamp to the #1 plug wire, which is closest to the timing belt. Jump the service connector (a paperclip should be fine) and check/adjust the timing as described below:

eg grom

What!!!!
You're the man RonJ, I'm gonna give a shot tommorow and let you know if I got the hang of it. Much Appreciated man.