I am currently attempting to carry out the same procedures. The Honda workshop manual available online is very very good.. I recommend studying that. Look for manual as a P.D.F If you have trouble finding it let me know.
Equpiment Required: Timing Light and Tachometer.
I bought a Draper 'Inductive' type Timing Light which is not that expensive and works very well..(Approx 25 Dollars or Euros) and realising It looks like I need a Tachometer to accurately observe and set Idle speed, I bought a Draper digital analyser meter which among other features such as DC Volts, Amps, and Ohm meter incorporates a Tacho.
Now the two aspects are intimately linked and I will be exploring for a while setting in turn each aspect.. I was wondering if I set Idle then timing then re check Idle will there be a change ?? So I intend to repeat process until happy both are correct.
Setting and solving erratic idle is taking time and study. Fast Idle Valve and IAC valve on the Fuel intake housing along with correct coolant operation and hose integrity (i.e no blockages) all affect this.
I was glad to discove disconecting a 2 Pin connector and withdrawing a 7.5 fuse, a backup fuse under hood re sets the control module... So as you can see you wil be having pleasure of learning more and more about your engine.
P.s I signed up as quantumshell half way through compiling answer..
See underhood sticker.
there are two kinds of timing marks. one is for ignition timing and one for valve timing.
10 degrees btdc
I don't think the timing is adjustable. I drive a '98 s10 with the 2.2l, and mine has a distributorless system GM started using; it uses ignition coils, and the timing is automatically adjusted by the computer.
The 2013 Honda Accord has a timing chain. This is new for the Honda accord in 2013, previous years Honda Accord had a timing belt.
A 1991 Honda Accord LX has knock sensors which detect incorrect ignition timing. The knocking occurs when the valves open at the wrong time.
The 2.4 liter four cylinder engine in a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am has a timing CHAIN
Im replacing the timing belt on a 1995 Ford Escort 1.9L. How do I Set the timing on it?
There is no timing screw, simply a key the fits in both the crankshaft and flywheel that provides the proper alignment between the two for ignition at the proper time.
You don't as it has a chain not a belt.
It reads the vibrations that result from the ignition of the air fuel mixture in the engine. The computer uses that information to calculate proper ignition timing.
No. It positions the flywheel in the proper place for the ignition timing.