1997 Ford Taurus Engine Timng Too High - Runs OK

117,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ZUE
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Engine timing should be 10 Deg BTDC at idle (800 RPM) and is registering 28 deg BTDC. Car seems to run OK so I guess PCM is adjusting to keep car running.

What would cause timing to be so high at idle? Could it be a stretched timing chain, a bad PCM, a bad timing sensor???????

It is also throwing codes P0402 and P0430. I am asuming this is related to the timing performace issue being screwed up.

Please let me know what you think the timing issue may be caused by.
Sep 27, 2008 at 4:47 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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As for the timing I would not worry about it for know
(computer is in charge and taking control of advancing the timing.)
I would check EGR is its sticking
remove valve and inspect if stuck open as a 1st step
check vacuum hoses


need manual CHECK IT @
https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm
Sep 27, 2008 at 12:22 PM
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