"base timing"

Asked by guygoolie Dec 06, 2018 at 06:04 PM about the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

How do I determine if the base timing is set at zero degrees, and if not reset it
to the correct zero degree position?

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Hornet_2497 answered 6 years ago

Ignition timing is set by the ECM based on throttle, load, rpm, temperature, etcetera. It can not, and should not be set manually. Knock sensor can retard timing instantaneously but this engine does not have one...the six cylinder engine.

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