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V6 Ignition Timing: 300ZX

  1. Disconnect tachometer (idle speed) check connector, located on left side of engine compartment, next to fuse/relay panel. Connect tachometer to check connector.
  2. Disconnect ignition coil for No. 1 cylinder. Attach Ignition Timing Adapter Coil (KV109D0010 ) and Adapter Harness (KV10114200 ) as shown. See Fig 1 . Align inductive pick-up in direction of arrow shown on ignition timing adapter coil.
  3. Start engine and warm to normal operating temperature. Run engine at 2000 RPM for 2 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Check ignition timing. See V6 IGNITION TIMING Table. See Figure . If ignition timing is incorrect, loosen hold-down bolt and turn crank angle sensor. With ignition timing correctly set, check idle speed and mixture.
Fig 1: Connecting Timing Adapter Coil & Harness (300ZX)
G90A20578Courtesy 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.