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Actron CP7528 Advance Timing Light, Gray

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 219 ratings
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  • Heat resistant over molding on battery clips with one touch control
  • Linear xenon flash tube and focused fresnel lens provides light bright enough for use in broad daylight
  • Molded inductive pickup clamps over spark plug wire make hook-up easy
  • Advance timing light allows accurate adjustment of base and advance timing reading
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This timing light is a strobe light used for checking ignition timing and fires whenever the spark plug does to maximize engine efficiency. Some older timing lights require the removal of the spark plug boot in order to attach a direct pickup between the wire's terminal and the center conductor of the spark plug..

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the performance, brightness, ease of use, and value of the auto accessory. For example, they mention it works well, is easy to see in day light, and is good value for the price.

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33 customers mention28 positive5 negative

Customers like the performance of the auto accessory. They mention it works well, is a useful tool, and has nice features. Some say it's better than the timing lights of the old days.

"Works well!! Easy as pie to hook up and use. Nice and bright...." Read more

"works great on my classic muscle car. Nice features much better than the timing lights of the old days." Read more

"...years from a friend and I can say the same about that light, has worked well every time...." Read more

"This light worked great to time my 1976 BMW 2002. I set the knob to the degree of advance I need and ensure that the engine is zeroed in...." Read more

19 customers mention14 positive5 negative

Customers like the brightness of the auto accessory. They mention that it works great, is visible in day light, and has a very bright pulse. They also say that the focused Zenon bulb permits easy visual observation of timing and advance marks.

"Works well!! Easy as pie to hook up and use. Nice and bright...." Read more

"...only used it once since then but it worked as expected and was visible in day light." Read more

"Works as it should, the light is bright enough for day and night usage...." Read more

"...Two things to note, one, the light projected is not super concentrated like some nicer lights, but you can make out where you're at...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers find the auto accessory easy to use. They say it's accurate, quick to set up, and use. Customers also appreciate the detailed instructions and easy to hook up power cables. They mention that the timing gun is straight forward and quick to setup and use, making it a great product for auto enthusiasts.

"Works well!! Easy as pie to hook up and use. Nice and bright...." Read more

"...Very easy to use, very accurate, and looks like it should last a long time...." Read more

"...Easy to use and accurate. Now my car runs smooth throughout the whole RPM range." Read more

"...Wires are of good quality and electronics are easy to use. Recommend this" Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the auto accessory. They say it's a good timing light for the price.

"...ships in some serious pain in the ass packaging but the price is right and it works...." Read more

"Good value light for the money...." Read more

"...It is good for the price." Read more

"This timing light performed as expected, a very reasonable price. Would not hesitate to recommend this timing light to a friend." Read more

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Light is Not Bright Enough For Use in Broad Daylight
I was checking the timing on my vehicle and was so disappointed that I could not see the timing mark in the daylight when checking the timing on my '89 Mustang GT. I cannot recommend this timing light, because I used to check timing on my dad's vehicles years ago, and never had an issue with the timing light being bright enough like I do with this one.
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Desert Dog
5.0 out of 5 stars Timing Light Actron CP7528
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2013
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Works well!! Easy as pie to hook up and use. Nice and bright. It is so light you might assume it is fragile and perhaps I was lucky but a drop to the cement floor didn't hurt it. It slid off the seat of the motorcycle, so about 30" drop to the floor after bouncing off the kick stand. Still works and doesn't rattle or make new noises.
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Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars works great!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023
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works great on my classic muscle car. Nice features much better than the timing lights of the old days.
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspect and make sure it works
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
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Went to use it for the first time......AND.....it was junk. Did not work at all. Threw it in the trash....
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Jeff F.
1.0 out of 5 stars The one I got is a lemon! Worked great first couple of times then didn’t.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2020
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I’m using this to dial in the timing on my bike. It worked the first few times I used it but now the moment I bring the rpm’s up to 1400 rpm’s it quits working. I need the rpm’s up to 2100 to set this timing. Amazon was great on the return & warranty.
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BT8850
4.0 out of 5 stars This light is generally pretty good and i've been pleased with its use so ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2017
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This light is generally pretty good and i've been pleased with its use so far. I've borrowed this exact model for years from a friend and I can say the same about that light, has worked well every time. The dial advance feature is very nice for when you're messing around with different timings. As seen in the pics, this thing ships in some serious pain in the ass packaging but the price is right and it works. Two things to note, one, the light projected is not super concentrated like some nicer lights, but you can make out where you're at. Second, the metal clamp lead that goes around your number 1 plug wire will get HOT. I'm not much for caution labels but seriously, this little sucker gets pretty toasty if you're at it for a while, be aware. Overall, good light, i'd buy another one when this one quits.
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4.0 out of 5 stars This light is generally pretty good and i've been pleased with its use so ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2017
This light is generally pretty good and i've been pleased with its use so far. I've borrowed this exact model for years from a friend and I can say the same about that light, has worked well every time. The dial advance feature is very nice for when you're messing around with different timings. As seen in the pics, this thing ships in some serious pain in the ass packaging but the price is right and it works. Two things to note, one, the light projected is not super concentrated like some nicer lights, but you can make out where you're at. Second, the metal clamp lead that goes around your number 1 plug wire will get HOT. I'm not much for caution labels but seriously, this little sucker gets pretty toasty if you're at it for a while, be aware. Overall, good light, i'd buy another one when this one quits.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great timing light!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2023
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Great product! Just wish they sold replacement bulbs....
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3.0 out of 5 stars Never used , just returned, could not use it for my application
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2022
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I returned the item after receiving it as I found out I could not use it for my particular application , I did not realize it before I purchased . It was packaged in a clamshell , it is a Large timing light , seemed to be sturdy , plastic housing , but I cannot say how it works or the accuracy of the light , I never used it , just returned it !
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Alex N
5.0 out of 5 stars No complaints
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2014
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This light worked great to time my 1976 BMW 2002. I set the knob to the degree of advance I need and ensure that the engine is zeroed in. Very easy to use, very accurate, and looks like it should last a long time.

I used a standard car battery to power this with zero issues.

It is a bit big, and I had a bit of a hard time fitting it to where I needed it to go. Eventually I found a position that would work well, might be easier with two people.
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Dr. Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars An accurate & easy-to-use timing light
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2021
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When it comes to setting-up or simply checking engine timing, the Advance CP7528 Advance Timing Light is easier to use & more accurate than with any of the low-cost basic timing lights. Attempting to read a stamped marking on a new, or worse still, rusted rotating harmonic balancer is a real challenge and inconsistent at best. It is much simpler to first clean/identify/mark the 0 deg. BTDC line on the balancer with white paint or fast-drying BIC Wite-Out. Then with the engine warm & at the recommended curb idle speed ... simply turn the "advance" dial at the back of the timing light to the desired BTDC setting and rotate the distributor until the pointer & the 0 deg. white mark line up. To dynanically check the distributor vacuum advance & mechanical advance in operation ... once again, turn the "advance" dial until the 0 deg white line & engine pointer line up and record the indicated BTDC reading. Tip for the purist: To check/verify the accuracy & linearlty of the "advance" dial potentiometer ... First, scribe a narrow white mark with BIC Wite-Out (or equivalent) at the 10, 20 & 30 deg. lines on the harmonic balancer. With the car in park, have an assistant slowly increase the RPMs as you dial up the advance control while recording the reading of the dial when the 10, 20, 30 deg. marks & engine pointer line up.
The Advance CP7528 Advance Timing Light is very cost-effective and did a great job when optimizing static as well as dynamic ignition setups. I prefer this analog unit over the more expensive digital counterparts when working on older cars.
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John McCormack
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
Reviewed in Canada on November 28, 2023
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Works perfectly
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Heather McMillan
5.0 out of 5 stars xmas present so i hope it works
Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2020
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It's a Xmas present so I hope it works well when he opens it
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Dan
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2018
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very nice....as advertised...Thanks!
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John Petrucci
5.0 out of 5 stars It works well
Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2018
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Works good
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