timing question

87supraturbo19

pearl white
Jan 16, 2006
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hey guys why exactly does the car have to be in diagnostic mode to set the timing? how much can it affect your timing if you dont have it in diagnostic mode when you set it?
 

Joel W.

Just A Jedi
Nov 7, 2005
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2 degrees I think is all it changes. So it would be 12 degrees without the jumper installed, Mostly I believe you just want to verify that it changes with the jumper in and out so you know the ecu is in control.