How to set the timing for a 2006 Peugeot 307?

[BethanyAnn]

2006 Peugeot 307 ignition timing adjustment method is as follows: 1. Adjust the distributor contact gap: The size of the contact gap not only affects the strength of the spark but also the opening and closing time of the contacts. If the contact gap is adjusted after setting the ignition timing, even a slight change will disrupt the already set ignition timing. Therefore, the contact gap must be adjusted before setting the ignition timing, within the range of 0.35 to 0.40 mm. 2. Locate the top dead center position of the first cylinder's compression stroke and loosen the first cylinder's spark plug. Slowly turn the crankshaft until a hissing sound is heard, indicating the first cylinder is in the compression stroke. Open the inspection hole cover on the flywheel housing and slowly turn the crankshaft to align the timing marks. 3. If there is an octane selector, adjust it to the "0" position. 4. Determine the position where the distributor contacts just open: Loosen the fixing screw of the distributor housing, rotate the housing in the direction of the distributor shaft rotation to close the contacts. Then turn on the ignition switch, rotate the distributor housing in the opposite direction of the distributor shaft rotation while holding the high-voltage wire of the ignition coil close to the ground (about 2-3 mm) until a spark is seen. Finally, tighten the fixing screw of the distributor housing. 5. Connect the high-voltage wires in the ignition order: Reinstall the distributor rotor, insert the first cylinder's high-voltage wire into the distributor cap's hole aligned with the rotor's conductive tab, then connect the remaining cylinders' high-voltage wires in a clockwise order of 1, 5, 3, 6, 2, 4. 6. Start and check: Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal temperature. Suddenly accelerate; if the engine emits a brief and slight knocking sound that immediately disappears, the ignition timing is correct. If there is no knocking sound, the ignition timing is delayed; loosen the distributor housing's fixing screw and rotate the housing slightly in the opposite direction of the distributor shaft rotation. If the knocking sound is severe, the ignition timing is advanced; rotate the distributor housing in the opposite direction until the timing is correct.