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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB1992900 L4-2118CC 2.1L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION TIMINGADJUSTMENTS
1992 Saab 900 L4-2118cc 2.1L DOHC
Ignition Timing: Adjustments
1992 Saab 900 L4-2118cc 2.1L DOHCSECTION Adjustments
Basic setting of the Ignition timing
1 Start the engine and run it until it has reached normal working temperature.
2 Check that the idling speed is 850 ± 50 r/min. Adjust as necessary.
3 Check that the throttle switch is closed when the throttle is in the idling position and check that the switch is correctly adjusted.
4 Check that the ignition timing is 14° BTDC. Adjust as necessary.
5 Stop the engine if the ignition timing deviates by 7° or more.
6 Restart the engine, let it run at idling speed and check the ignition timing again. If it still deviates by more than 7°, refer to the instructions for checking the performance of the ignition system with knock sensor.
1 Start the engine and run it until it has reached normal working temperature.
2 Check that the idling speed is 850 ± 50 r/min. Adjust as necessary.
3 Check that the throttle switch is closed when the throttle is in the idling position and check that the switch is correctly adjusted.
4 Check that the ignition timing is 14° BTDC. Adjust as necessary.
5 Stop the engine if the ignition timing deviates by 7° or more.
6 Restart the engine, let it run at idling speed and check the ignition timing again. If it still deviates by more than 7°, refer to the instructions for checking the performance of the ignition system with knock sensor.
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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.