V6 Ignition Timing: Maxima
- Start engine and warm to normal operating temperature. Open engine compartment hood and run engine at 2000 RPM for 2 minutes.
- Perform self-diagnostic procedure. See G - TESTS W/ CODES article. Check for smooth engine operation. Increase engine speed to 2000 RPM, 2 or 3 times, then allow engine to return to idle.
- Check ignition timing. See V6 IGNITION TIMING Table. See Fig 1. If ignition timing is incorrect, loosen hold-down bolt and turn distributor. With ignition timing correctly set, check idle speed and mixture.
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A. V6 IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC@RPM)
| Application |
Man. Trans. |
Auto. Trans. |
| Maxima |
15@700-800 |
15@700-800 |
| Pathfinder & Pickup |
15@700-800 |
15@700-800 |
| 300ZX |
| Non-Turbo |
15@650-750 |
15@720-820 |
| Turbo |
15@650-750 |
15@700-800 |