i need to adjust my timing on a 94 accord lx anyone know hard is it to set the timing with a timing light on that car.

 

what model make is the timing light?

snap on? craftsman?

 

i haven't bought it yet, i've seen the ones @ sears but they are pricey, anyway you can wrute a post on how to use eighter if ya like

 

Most timing lights are about the same (and they come with instructions). Clamp the power wires onto the battery, then the signal wire has a clamp that goes around the #1 spark plug wire. Start the engine & the timing light will flash along with the #1 spark plug. Shine it onto the timing marks (crank pulley & timing cover) & adjust your distributor to make it right.

If you get the type of timing light with an advance adjustment ****, leave it set to zero. (for now...)

 

hey anyone know if i need the scs (service check connector) to fix my timing or can i just bypass that

 

you should just need a wrench or two...

edit: but yes, clamp the power connectors onto the battery, then put the signal thinger around the #1 wire. Then you're all set for your very own lightshow.

 

thanks for the input TOAB, but my car is OBD1 and there's a connector where the OBD1 connector is, under the dash and the manual says to use an SCS connector does anyone out there with a 94 accord ever done thier timing had to use an SCS connector if so where do u get it from.

 

What do you mean 'where the OBD1 connector is'? The SCS connector IS the SAME PLUG that you jumper to read ECU error codes.

Yes, you do want to jumper that connector. If you don't, the ECU will be making timing adjustments of it's own. When you jumper the SCS plug, it will quit playing so you can have a steady adjustment.

 

ok, jim

you forgot one small detail where do i get the service check connector

 

Cars with ECU's arent really my thing personally, but I think you might be able to jumper it with a paper clip? Wait for someone who knows more than me to say something before you go poking stuff into stuff though...

 

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Sorry, it sounded like you already knew how to read ECU error codes. The connector is under the dash somewhere, I think it's near the ashtray. (I don't have a '94...) Search for instructions about reading the ECU error codes, you'll probably find a good description of how to find that connector.

Once you find it, just jumper it with a paperclip. Exactly like you would do to read ECU error codes. That puts the ECU into it's diagnostic mode. Not only does it flash the CEL, but it ALSO stops automatically messing with the spark timing & idle speed.

 

thanks for all the input, i called honda they said they don't sell the SCS connector and i don't think i wanna use a paper clip being i have no idea what i'm doing, i look online see if they sell it hope it's not pricey

 

aiight, folks

THANKS for your inputs i found the SCS short connector 07paz-0010100 hopefully i can fix my timing with no issues