1989 Toyota Corolla 1989 Corolla Ignition System Advance(Ca

1989 TOYOTA COROLLA
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TRINI3232
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1989 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

How does this sytem work to advance the spark??
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Jan 26, 2009 at 1:13 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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There ar two advance settings on a car with a dist. Mechanical advance and computer advance.

Mechanical advance is set with timing light. Computer advance is controlled by ECM.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_does_it_work/ignition.htm
Jan 26, 2009 at 1:23 AM
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TRINI3232
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The wiring schematics for the Carb version, mentions a Throttle Switch. Is this a Throttle Position Sensor?? I replaced the Fuel Pump and Filter, and my car still spits and backfires when I go to accelerate. If I shift the car manually(3 sp auto), I can get the car to drive normal. Is it the accelerator pump in the carb, or the ign advance??
Jan 26, 2009 at 1:32 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Something with fuel delivery.

If ignition related, it would do it all the time.
Jan 27, 2009 at 3:03 AM
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