💬 How To Use a Timing Light + Base Timing Setup | TECHNICALLY SPEAKING

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Today's video covers a topic which is relatively simple but at the same time is a subject that we constantly get asked to explain and that is - how to use a timing light to set up your base timing. Matt goes over the basics in this quick step-by-step tutorial. Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave it in the comments section!
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[haltech]

Today's video covers a topic which is relatively simple but at the same time is a subject that we constantly get asked to explain and that is - how to use a timing light to set up your base timing. Matt goes over the basics in this quick step-by-step tutorial.

Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave it in the comments section!

[PinkuStyle]

Used this to show a associate what he should be doing, This among many others reasons is why Haltech is the default choice of ECU for my builds and customers before any other option is even considered. Quality products and amazing customer service.

[slofouru]

Glad you made this one, every step you help us with helps save our builds and builds your reputation that much more. Thanks!

[abhi]

Very well explained! There are so many videos out there on the internet that fail to do so.

[BjornFSE]

Informative. Rather than a How to use a timing light you showed how to Use a timing light With the Haltech ECU software and other ways to get it working for lets say coil on plug. Very well done. Good Job
Videos like these are Golden

[avry]

You guys are great with all the videos you do, examples and everything, that even a newbie like me can understand, haha. Actually, I was searching for a video of this type a few days ago because it was something similar that I've seen before and I couldn't find it anymore, and you just uploaded one video with all the examples. Love it, keep up!

[dennismelville]

Great tip on the old spark plug wire!!

[j.osborne]

Ok Im learning haha. I didnt know this was required so is likely part of my current problem trying to get a first start. Thanks

[gordowgwg]

If some of you are confused by the 520 figure for the timing to fire at TDC, the ECU can't anticipate, but counts from the crank sensor trigger point which will normally be a bit after TDC. So crank sensor triggered, 520 degrees or engine rotation, and ignition triggered for that cylinder.

[markavramovic]

That's nice but what about cranking advance? Try and start an engine with 220 psi cranking with 15 degrees advance. Show us the difference between quick start, sync, wasted spark and the other parameters with cranking. A video showing how to set up this would be good, since before any engine can run, it's gotta first start.

[HighMansx]

"Zee" -- what kinda aussie....


Love the videos! Haha

[PANTYEATR]

So what is performed first? Setting base timing or adjusting ignition latency? I believe one has to be re-adjusted after correcting the other... Thanks

[amystanbridge]

This is a great tutorial. But would like to see it redone for the Nexus Software. Using it with my E1500 and struggling to find where these settings are unfortunately

[djfluxysnowcott]

I noticed on the base map for a 01-05 wrx the TD offset is at 40 degrees, yet the 06-07 sti base map TD offset is at 400 degrees. Why are they different?

[donr]

Appreciate that you’ve got to keep these videos simple but checking TDC with a screwdriver/indicator can be inaccurate. The piston positive stop method is the way to go 👍

[paulfritz]

And how does it work if you have a dizzy not fixed timming

[fajarfjr]

how about supersport bike that don't have TDC sight at the rotor cover?

[christhorney]

the problem im having is that with the ca18det, the cam sensor mounts to the actual cam belt cover, their is no bracket under the cover like their is on an rb, so i cant have the cam sensor mounted and check the timing with the timing light on the cams to make sure its firing at TDC, the next thing im going to try later today (once the battery gets some more charge into it) is using the exhaust cam through the oil filler cap to see if it flashes with the lobe facing the turbo and hopefully ill be able to know if im on the right 0 or if im 360 degrees off, fingers crossed it works lol

[davidxj]

What would happen if you used a TDC offset of 5° and not 520°?

[Moymoy-]

does modern car automatically set the timing when aligned the marks