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Checking and adjusting ignition timing > < Safety precautions
1AV fuel injection and ignition system
Servicing ignition system
Adjustment data, Spark plugs

Engine code

AEE

Ignition timing1)

Test value

3...8 °BTDC

Adjusting value

6±1 °BTDC

Speed

1150...1400 rpm2)

Ignition timing

1-3-4-2

Spark plugs1)

VW/Audi

101 000 036AA;
101 000 050AC;
101 000 040AD

Manufacturer's designation

BUR6ET;
W7LTCR;
14GH-7DTUR

Electrode gap

BUR6ET,
14GH-7DTUR:
0.7...0.9 mm
W7LTCR:
0.9...1.1 mm

Tightening torque

25 Nm

1)     The up-to-date figures and the spark plug change intervals:

=> Exhaust emissions test binder

2)     The rpm is increased by the 1AV control unit in "04 basic setting" function.

Checking and adjusting ignition timing > < Safety precautions