Actron CP7529 Digital User Manual

CP7527 INDUCTIVE
CP7528 ADVANCE
CP7529 DIGITAL
TIMING LIGHT
INSTRUCTIONS
Actron, is a Business Unit of SPX Corporation.

Actron CP7529 Digital Specifications

General

Type	Digital Multimeter
Display	LCD
Battery	9V
Measurement Range	Varies by function
Auto Power Off	Yes
Measurement Functions	DC Voltage, AC Voltage, DC Current, Resistance
Current Measurement Range	200µA to 10A DC
Accuracy	±(0.5% + 2)

Summary

Safety Instructions

High Voltage and Tool Safety

Details on high voltage points in the ignition system and use of insulated tools.

Timing Light Hookup Procedure

Vehicle Preparation and Clamp Attachment

Procedures for turning off the vehicle and attaching the inductive pickup clamp to the #1 spark plug wire.

Battery Clip Connection Guidelines

Instructions for connecting RED and BLACK battery clips to negative ground or auxiliary systems.

Engine Marks and Cycle Mode Setup

Locating engine timing marks and setting the 2/4 cycle operation for digital timing lights.

Measuring Initial Timing

General Measurement Preparation

Preparation, starting the engine, and aiming the timing light at engine timing marks.

Initial Timing Measurement (Advance Light)

Initial Timing Measurement (Digital Light)

Setting Initial Timing

Initial Timing Adjustment (Inductive & Advance Lights)

Procedures for setting initial timing using inductive and advance timing lights via distributor adjustment.

Initial Timing Adjustment (Digital Light)

Adjusting the digital timing light display and aligning marks by turning the distributor.

Checking Centrifugal Advance

Centrifugal Advance Measurement (Inductive Light)

Centrifugal Advance Measurement (Advance Light)

Centrifugal Advance Measurement (Digital Light)

Measuring Vacuum Advance

Vacuum Advance Measurement (Inductive Light)

Vacuum Advance Measurement (Advance Light)

Vacuum Advance Measurement (Digital Light)

Troubleshooting and Care

Timing Light Flashes Randomly