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V6 Ignition Timing: Maxima

  1. Start engine and warm to normal operating temperature. Open engine compartment hood and run engine at 2000 RPM for 2 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Fig 1: Locating Ignition Timing Marks (V6)
G121207Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
V6 IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC@RPM)

Application Man. Trans. (1) 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
(1) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.