Re: Timing Question

From: jon@dakota-truck.net
Date: Thu May 18 2006 - 09:41:40 EDT

ttroidl@bluefrog.com wrote:

: I have a dumb question.

: Exactly how much of the ignition timing is controlled by the PCM?

: I mean, on my '97 2.5l would it help or make any dif to adjust the
: Distributor OR more to the point COULD it be messed up IF it's set
: wrong?

: It's just running as if the timing is retarded too much...

: Engine light has not come on, nor have I had it checked for this, it
: just seems off.

   I'm not 100% sure if this applies to the 2.5L, but I know that
on the V8 and V6, the PCM controls 100% of the ignition timing.
Although you *can* rotate the distributor, it won't actually
change your ignition timing, it will only change the timing
of the fuel injectors. 

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