Is it normal to have 61 degrees of timing advance for starting of the engine? I noticed this on my scanner while plugging it in to check a code on my IX. Please advise.

 

Wow such a surprise nobody understands what I'm trying to ask.

 

I don't think that's normal but i could be wrong, how does the rest of your log look? Any knock?

 

From what I have seen, EVOScan will not sync all the time while starting the car and give bad data.

 

this isn't from a log. This is from my OBD2CAN scanner that I had plugged into the port to clear a P0300. I cleared the code and for the hell of it went into "live data" when the engine wasn't running, but the key was in ready-to-start position. I saw the timing advance at a solid 61, and normally I see 10 as a value say for example in my other vehicle.

 

Why dont you check your timing advance when the car is RUNNING? Key on means nothing if the motor isn't turning.

 

DSM has a point.....

 

I logged 61 degrees with the engine not running too. It's impossible to have spark advance at 0 RPM so the number is meaningless.