MX-6 & 626 2.0L A/T

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Mazda MX-6 and 1995 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With engine off, remove shorting bar from the double-wire SPOUT connector located in front corner of engine compartment near main fuse block. Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature.
Connect timing light to engine. Set timing to specification. Refer to the IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table. See Fig 2 . Turn engine off. Reinstall shorting bar on double-wire SPOUT connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector Terminals

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Fig 2: Locating Ignition Timing Marks (Typical)

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IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

M/T.

⁽¹⁾ A/T

MX-6 & 626 2.0L

⁽²⁾ 12 @ 700

⁽³⁾ 10 @ 700

⁽¹⁾	Place automatic transmission in Park.

⁽²⁾	Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRD of data link connector.

⁽³⁾	Remove shorting bar from the double-wire SPOUT connector located in front corner of engine compartment near main fuse block.