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V6 Ignition Timing

  1. Start engine and warm to normal operating temperature. Increase engine speed to 2000 RPM, 2 or 3 times, then allow engine to return to idle.
  2. With engine correct idle RPM, check ignition timing. See V6 IGNITION TIMING table. See Fig 1. If ignition timing is incorrect, loosen hold-down bolt and turn distributor to adjust ignition timing.
Fig 1: Locating Ignition Timing Marks (V6)
G93C78313Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
V6 IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Man. Trans. (1) Auto. Trans.
Pathfinder 13-17 @ 700-800 13-17 @ 700-800
(1) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.