Maxima (VE30DE) & 300ZX
- Disconnect tachometer (idle speed) check connector, located on left side of engine compartment, next to fuse/relay panel. Connect tachometer to check connector.
- 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.
- Start engine and warm to normal operating temperature. Run engine at 2000 RPM for 2 minutes.
- Perform self-diagnostic procedure. See 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 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.
V6 IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
| Application |
Man. Trans. |
Auto. Trans. |
| Maxima |
| VG30E |
15 @ 700-800 |
15 @ 700-800 |
| VE30DE |
15 @ 650-750 |
15 @ 650-750 |
| Pathfinder & Pickup |
15 @ 700-800 |
15 @ 700-800 |
| 300ZX |
| Non-Turbo |
15 @ 650-750 |
15 @ 720-820 |
| Turbo |
15 @ 650-750 |
15 @ 700-800 |