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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2011CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, BZJAREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETUNE-UPIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION TIMING INSPECTION
2011 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, BZJA
Ignition Timing Inspection
2011 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, BZJASECTION Ignition Timing Inspection
- Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC).
- K24Z1 engine (see HOW TO USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM) )
- K24Z6 engine (see HOW TO USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM) )
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the powertrain control module (PCM). If it doesn't communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
- K24Z1 engine (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )
- K24Z6 engine (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )
- Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
- Check the idle speed.
- K24Z1 engine (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION )
- K24Z6 engine (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION )
- Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
- Connect the timing light to the service loop (white tape).
- Aim the light toward the pointer (A) on the cam chain case. Check the ignition timing under a no load condition (headlights, blower fan, rear window defogger, and air conditioner are turned off).
Ignition Timing:
8±2° BTDC (RED mark (B)) at idle in P or N
- If the ignition timing differs from the specification, check the cam timing. If the cam timing is OK, update the PCM, if it does not have the latest software, K24Z1 engine (see PCM UPDATE ), K24Z6 engine (see PCM UPDATE ), or substitute a known-good PCM, K24Z1 engine (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), K24Z6 engine (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then recheck. If the system works properly, and the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM, K24Z1 engine (see PCM REPLACEMENT ), K24Z6 engine (see PCM REPLACEMENT ).
- Disconnect the HDS and the timing light.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.