1993 Mazda Mx3 Timing Light Marks Wrong Place Near Marker

1993 MAZDA MX3
135,000 MILES
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TIMOTHYPHILPOT
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why is my timing light marks in the wrong place its no where near the timing marker.
Jan 13, 2013 at 12:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is it running? As far as it being off, moving the distributor will change the timing to get it to the right place. However, if it isn't running, you will need to retime the ignition.
Jan 13, 2013 at 12:16 AM
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