Just purchased a 96 dx civic with a d16y7 went to get it smoged and everything passed except ignition timing. On the test results it says my timing is set at 21 BTDC and timing spec suppose to be @ 12 degrees +/- 2. Was planing on doing this myself to save cash but dont know exactly what to do and what is needed.

I know the ignition timing is adjusted with the dizzy but how? and how would i know when its set at 12 degress?

 

In the FAQs sticky, you'll find a diagram explaining the procedure.

 

Thanks

 

ok so i got how to retard the ignition timing thanks to the FAQ's but once i do that how would i know if its set to timing Spec 12 degrees +/- 2

 

ok n.m found what i needed!!!! delete thread

 

ok so i got how to do the ignition timing and bought the ignition light got everyhting ready to go but cant find the two connectors stated in this How To

http://www.hondacivicforum.com/forum...ustment-16210/

its the 2nd 3rd and 4th picture. On another web page it says i need to jump the service plug port which i know where thats at but do i jump any of the spaces there or is it a certain two?

 

You only jump the 2P service connector, which is the same one used to pull CEL codes. See CEL sticky.

 

Followed this procedure http://www.hondacivicforum.com/forum...ustment-16210/ and it worked for my 1996 Honda Civic CX (1.6L I4 SOHC)! saved a lot of money right there and it solved the 1500 idle rpm problem and struggling to idle when the engine is up to temp. BUT cyl 1 and 4 still misfires and it doesn't throw any codes. It has new spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition coil, and the fuel pump is still good, cleaned the throttle body and cancelled out the need to clean the iac valve because it doesn't idle up and down like crazy anymore. WHAT. TO. DO. NEXT.