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Ignition Basic Adjustment (14 Nv) Opel Vectra A

Ignition System ~116 words

Transistor Ignition (14 NV)

Ignition Basic Adjustment

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Danger of accident

With ignition ON, dangerous voltages are present throughout the entire ignition system. Checking operations should only be performed by trained personnel.

Checking conditions:

oil temperature ³ 80 °C/176 °F

Engine off

Vacuum hose removed from vacuum unit

Opel Tester connected

Start engine - speed between 700 rpm and 1000 rpm

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Firing angle - nominal value: 5° BTDC

If necessary correct ignition basic adjustment by turning distributor

Install vacuum hose on vacuum unit

Note:

After basic ignition adjustment - check idle speed and CO content in exhaust and if necessary adjust - see operation

"Idle Speed and CO Content in Exhaust, Adjust".