well if you plan on doing that to a stock motor.. I wouldn't do it.. cause the computer would be sending flase information all over the place.. Bad Idea.. But if your putting a different motor in.. Just cut the wires and install your new distribtor.. I totally wiped out all the computer stuff in my car.. cut all wires.. and used old school distributor.. it was very simple
If you have the 3.8L engine, ignition timing is controlled by the computer and cannot be altered without making changes to the computer. If you have the 3.1L engine, which has a distributor, you can set the timing as you would on any engine with a distributor.
The timing on that engine is computer controlled. It requires an engine scanner to set the timing. No other way.
Usually, NO.
The distributor assembly on a Honda Accord sends a spark to each engine cylinder at precise moments throughout the combustion cycle. It is controlled by the rotation of the cam shaft.
Actually it doesn't have a distributor , it's EDIS ( Electronic Distributorless Ignition System ) and has ( 2 ) coil packs at the front of the engine that are controlled by the powertrain control module ( PCM )
Your engine has distributor-less ignition. The spark timing is controlled by the ECM, there is no provision for adjustment.
It is electronic controlled and requires an OBDII engine scanner to set the timing if it has a distributor. If it don't have 1 then there is NO adjustment for the timing. You did not give the engine size.
Modern engines no longer have a 'distributor'. Engine spark/ignition is now controlled by the engine computer (Powertrain Computer Module - PCM), a smarter coilpack, and the camshaft position sensor (CPS). See "Related Questions" below for more
The timing is not ajustable on that engine. It is controlled by the computer. If you have not removed the distributor / That is if it's a V-6 engine then there's no reason to worry about are to full with the timing. If you have moved the distributor the you MUST have an engine scanner to put the timing back were it belongs. The V-8 engines don't have a distributor. A timing light is the thing of the pass. There no longer used.
Rotate engine to TDC Intake Stroke Remove Distributor cap Remove vacuum line to vacuum advance if equipped Remove horsehoe type clamp on side of distributor Lift out distributor
Ignition timing and advances are all computer controlled (ignition amplifier and ECU)based on info from several sensors. No mechanical or vacuum advance at the distributor, and moving it will not change anything.
The engine timing is totally computer controlled these days. No more turning the distributor, chalking the crank balancer & the strobing light show ;) You don't, its electronic!