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solanog · 09-26-2006, 11:41 AM

Hi, is there a special procedure for adjusting the timing on a 1999 Civic LX? I just hook up the timing light and look for the markings on the belt pulley, I adjusted it to the center marking. Is it O.K or should I look for some plug to short or something else? I wonder because timing, according to what I saw, was way retarded. I just bought the car and felt like it is missing a lot of power, my 1990 Accord LX is like a sports car against the Civic. After I adjusted the timing it feels better but not good enough.
Did I do O.K. or should I recheck and follow a special procedure?

sicones · 09-27-2006, 01:11 PM

there is a 2 pin service check connector under the passenger side kick panel that your supposed to jump before you adjust/check timing

http://www.hstuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23007

solanog · 09-27-2006, 02:50 PM

Thanks for the link, I removed the kick panel and saw the ECU but was not able to locate this connector

Is it behind the ECU or something? In my Accord it was easily found, didn't even had to remove the kick panel, in the Civic I didn't see it. Would the timing vary a lot if this plug is not jumped? I adjusted to the center mark (of the three available) without jumping, how far from good is this?

JDMFantasy2k · 09-27-2006, 05:17 PM

sometimes it's up inside the right most dash panel, the one that touches the door. Take that off and keep lookin.

solanog · 09-27-2006, 06:19 PM

Thanks, I'll remove the glove box and see if there's something!

Potrebovali · 09-03-2014, 05:58 AM

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cnnanan · 05-30-2021, 07:19 AM

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09-26-2006, 11:41 AM	#1
solanog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 92	adjusting the ignition timing on a 1999 Civic LX Hi, is there a special procedure for adjusting the timing on a 1999 Civic LX? I just hook up the timing light and look for the markings on the belt pulley, I adjusted it to the center marking. Is it O.K or should I look for some plug to short or something else? I wonder because timing, according to what I saw, was way retarded. I just bought the car and felt like it is missing a lot of power, my 1990 Accord LX is like a sports car against the Civic. After I adjusted the timing it feels better but not good enough. Did I do O.K. or should I recheck and follow a special procedure?

09-27-2006, 02:50 PM	#3
solanog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 92	Thanks for the link, I removed the kick panel and saw the ECU but was not able to locate this connector Is it behind the ECU or something? In my Accord it was easily found, didn't even had to remove the kick panel, in the Civic I didn't see it. Would the timing vary a lot if this plug is not jumped? I adjusted to the center mark (of the three available) without jumping, how far from good is this? Last edited by solanog : 09-27-2006 at 02:54 PM.

09-27-2006, 05:17 PM	#4
JDMFantasy2k Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: northeastern connecticut Age: 37 Posts: 1,765	sometimes it's up inside the right most dash panel, the one that touches the door. Take that off and keep lookin. __________________

09-03-2014, 05:58 AM	#6
Potrebovali Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 13	It’s really great posts. __________________ dubli Last edited by Potrebovali : 10-10-2014 at 03:30 AM.

05-30-2021, 07:19 AM	#7
cnnanan Registered User Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 1	You Inner Passion in Your Heart.Everyone -every person in this world has a Dream: a passion, a vision in their life that pulls them and urges them to move forward in life. You, my friend have this vision within you, it "whispers" to you occasionally, but in some cases it cries out. It cries out to be listened to and acted upon because this vision comes from your soul.Find your inner fire, your sense of purpose; this fire will help you harness strengths you're not even aware you have. Be connected with your inner passions - your Life's Dreams, and live that passion every day. __________________ escorts

09-27-2006, 01:11 PM	#2
sicones Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: the MVP garage, New York City Posts: 516	there is a 2 pin service check connector under the passenger side kick panel that your supposed to jump before you adjust/check timing http://www.hstuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23007

09-27-2006, 06:19 PM	#5
solanog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 92	Thanks, I'll remove the glove box and see if there's something!

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