Once upon a time I was having issues with my TPS so I decided to set the timing to -16 degrees without the car being in normal Diagnostics mode. The reason I did this is because I could not get the car into normal Diagnostics mode because I was getting a code 7 and 11 whenever I jump the Diagnostics plug under the engine bay.
Present day, I got a new TPS and set it properly and am able to get the car into normal diagnostic mode where the check engine light is blinking once every 3 seconds, however, using a timing light ,when I go to set the timing, when it flashes, the mark on the crank shaft pulley is so far to the right past the timing indicator on the plastic cover piece. Even when I turn the distributor all the way counterclockwise it's still is not quite reaching the timing indicator marks... I've tried increasing the idle and resetting my TPS however I can't get my TPS set correctly if I do this and car won't go into normal Diagnostics mode if I do that.
What can I do in order to get my timing mark indicator in the realm of where it might be possible to set this timing correctly at negative 10 degrees in normal Diagnostics mode?
Before you ask....yes, I clamped the light on the no.1 cylinder wire.....
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