Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm (min-1) with no load Shift lever in Park or Neutral, until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle. Check the idle speed and adjust it if necessary: 5-door(KE model), refer to the '01 Civic Shop Manual on this CD (see page 11-425). 5-door(except KE model), refer to the '01 Civic Shop Manual on this CD (see page 11-560). Short the SCS terminal to ground: Using the SCS short connector (Except KY model), refer to the '01 Civic Shop Manual on this CD (see step 1on page 19-57). Using the DLC terminal box (KY model), refer to the '01 Civic Shop Manual on this CD (see step 1 on page 19-58). Using the Honda PGM Tester (KY model), refer to the '01 Civic Shop Manual on this CD (see step 1 on page 19-58). Connect the timing light to the No. 1 ignition coil wire.

Point the light toward the pointers (A) on the timing belt cover. Check the ignition timing under a no load conditions: headlights, blower fan, rear window defogger and air conditioner are not operating. If the ignition timing differs from the specification below, replace the ECM/PCM (see page 11-3). Ignition Timing: M/T:8o + 2o BTDC (RED mark (B)) during idling in neutral A/T:8o + 2o BTDC (RED mark (B)) during idling in or Disconnect the SCS short connector.