ignition timing

1995 MAZDA 323
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TANZ123
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when i set the timing at 10 deg. using a timing light the car has no power, when i advance it to about 18 deg. then the car moves off normally, i've checked to make sure that all my timing marks are aligned cam marks and crank and they are, the mark on the pulley also lines up at tdc. don't know what to check again. plZ help..
May 13, 2010 at 12:46 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Did you jumper TEN to GND in the check connector before you check the ignition timing? If not do so and recheck the timing
May 13, 2010 at 1:23 PM
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DANNY OTANES
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What is the purpose of jumping the TEN to GND in the check connector?
Aug 15, 2019 at 5:27 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

Here are the instructions on how to set the timing in the diagrams below. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Aug 17, 2019 at 11:55 AM