Quote Originally Posted by Identity_Crisis
the ecu can throw codes as long as it has power. key on = ECU self check

check the actual timing marks on the belt man, not the ignition timing.
You check that by the marks on the harmonic balancer right? i was told to undo plug #1 and hold my finger over it while it turns over and it should blow out a puff of air and that should be top dead center, i dont understand how to tell from the harmonic balancer though